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Introduction
In response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indian civilians, India carried out 'Operation Sindoor' on Wednesday, in which two female military officers - Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh - briefed the media, not only showing India's precise and effective response but also proving that women in the country's armed forces are no longer just playing a role, they are leading.
Operation Sindoor: Precise Attack, Strong Leadership
Operation Sindoor was carried out between 1:05 am and 1:30 am on Wednesday. This action was taken out by targeting nine terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK). Colonel Sofia Qureshi informed that all these nine targets were selected on the basis of intelligence and involvement in cross-border terrorist activities. In this press briefing, she confidently presented India's military strategy and action, which is a living example of women's empowerment.
Colonel Sofia Qureshi: An Inspiring Military Life
Colonel Sofia Qureshi was commissioned into the Indian Army's 'Signal Corps' in 1999. Over the past three decades, she has enhanced the Indian Army's reputation not only within the country but also internationally. In 2016, she became the first Indian woman officer to lead India in the ASEAN Plus multinational military exercise 'Force 18' and marked her presence as the only female commander among 18 countries.
Family Background and Military Tradition
Born in 1974 in Vadodara, Gujarat, Colonel Sofia comes from a military family. Her grandfather was a religious teacher in the Indian Army. She is married to Colonel Tajuddin Bagewadi, who hails from Konnur village in Gokak taluka and is posted in the Mechanized Infantry of the Indian Army. The two had a love marriage in 2015 and are engaged in serving the country together.
Commendable Work and Contribution
Colonel Qureshi played a key role on the Punjab border during Operation Parakram in 2001, for which she was awarded the GOC-in-C's Commendation Card. Apart from this, in 2006, she served for six years in Congo under the United Nations Peace Mission. Her foresight and leadership ability were also appreciated during the flood relief operations in North-East India, where her role in handling the communication network was decisive.
The True Definition of Women Empowerment
Colonel Sofia Qureshi is one of those women who do not just wear a uniform, but have become a symbol of responsibility, dedication and leadership. Her life teaches the daughters of the country that there is no limit, gender or barrier for duty and patriotism. She is not only a role model for today's young women, but also an inspiration, which tells that if the intention is true, then any height can be achieved.
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