Col. Sofia Qureshi and Wg. Cdr. Vyomika Singh-Women officers who led media briefing| Operation Sindoor

On May 7, 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attacks. Taking center stage in the aftermath were two exceptional women officers — Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh — who led the official media briefing. Their presence not only symbolized India’s strong stance against terrorism but also paid tribute to the widows of fallen soldiers. Col. Qureshi, a trailblazer from the Indian Army’s Corps of Signals, made history by becoming the first woman to command an Indian contingent in a multinational military exercise. Wg. Cdr. Singh, a decorated IAF helicopter pilot, has logged over 2,500 flying hours and participated in daring rescue operations and mountaineering expeditions.