India's Operation Sindoor: Women Officers shine
Operation Sindoor, led by Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, was India's strategic response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The operation targeted nine terrorist bases in Pakistan, showcasing the bravery and skill of women officers in the Indian Army. Their actions exposed Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, earning them praise and recognition across social media.
A total of 26 civilians lost their lives in the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Since that attack, there was anger among the people of India against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and everyone was roaming around with a sense of revenge. Now India has completed its revenge 15 days after the incident, the Indian Army has targeted more than 9 terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir late on Tuesday night (late night of May 6) and gave a befitting reply to Pakistan.
Immediately following the assault, Pakistan began lamenting and sharing its fabricated sorrow globally. However, the Indian Army and the Ministry of External Affairs uncovered all of Pakistan's falsehoods. During India's official press conference on Wednesday about 'Operation Sindoor', three key individuals presented comprehensive details. They were joined by India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and two female army officers.
Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, both female officers, showcased the bravery of the Indian Army globally and explained how the Army is combating terrorism sponsored by Pakistan. These women officers have become a topic of conversation on social media recently, with every Indian commending them. In this context, it's essential to learn more about these two women officers who have exposed Pakistan's actions.
Who is Vyomika Singh?
Commissioned into the Indian Air Force on December 18, 2004, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh is regarded as one of the top Wing Commanders today. He possesses extensive experience in piloting attack helicopters, including expertise with models such as Cheetah and Chetak. Vyomika Singh achieved the rank of Wing Commander 13 years after joining the Air Force, attaining this position on December 18, 2017. In 2021, she was part of the Air Force's women's wing, which made history by scaling Mount Manirang.
Who is Sofia Qureshi?
At a press conference, Colonel Sophia Qureshi revealed details in Hindi about Pakistan, exposing the locations of terrorist bases there to the international community. Sophia Qureshi, who serves as an officer in the Signal Corps, is 35 years old and holds the distinction of being the first female officer to command a full Indian Army contingent during military exercises across various nations. In 2016, she participated in the Exercise Force 18 million drills and even led it.
What is Operation Sindoor?
On April 22, over 25 innocent citizens were killed in an assault on religious grounds in Pahalgam. This incident has incited anger among Indians towards Pakistan. In response, the Modi government and the Indian Army initiated Operation Sindoor late Tuesday night. During this operation, several Pakistani bases were effectively countered. India also targeted PoK, conducting airstrikes that resulted in destruction.