Meet the women who led Operation Sindoor: Col Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh

Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh emerged as prominent voices during India's Operation Sindoor—precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7, 2025. The operation was a response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Both officers showcased the increasing leadership of women in India’s armed forces, detailing the mission’s objectives and outcomes while highlighting India’s strategic restraint and operational strength against cross-border terrorism.

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