Operation Sindoor: Commander Vyomika Singh, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Address Nation During Press Conference

Operation Sindoor was carried out by Indian Army in response to the inhumane terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir that killed 26 innoncent tourists.

On Wednesday, the Indian Army destroyed 9 terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The Ministry of Defence also made it clear that no Pakistan Military bases were harmed during the attack. A nation briefing took place, and for the very first time, the two women from the forces addressed the nation. Remember the names- Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Read on to know more about it.

The Pahalgam Terror Attack that happened on April 22 shook the country. But India gave a strong response to show its zero tolerance against terrorism with Operation Sindoor. A Nation briefing on the same, and it was led by Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. It is a historic moment which shows India’s commitment towards ending terrorism and also making a strong statement on women’s representation. During the Pahalgam attack, many young, newly-married women were left as widows when the terrorists killed their husbands. With Operation Sindoor, India has retaliated to this inhumane attack that took so many innocent lives.

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh started her journey in the Indian Armed Forces in 2019 by joining the Indian Air Force as a pilot. She has been a part of rescue missions and has flown over some of the most dangerous terrains. On the other hand, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi also has a list of achievements to her name. She comes from an army household and is known for her strategic insights

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During the press briefing, the two women gave an insight into the Operation Sindoor that happened on the night between May 6-7.

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India has not only given a strong response in the face of terrorism but has also set an example that the country and its people stand united during these tough times, and no kind of communal differences can create a rift.

First Published: May 07, 2025 12:42 PM