| 1. Sonali is a 1993 batch IPS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre. |
| 2. In July 2021, she made history as the first woman commander to lead a Border Security Force (BSF) formation along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab. |
| 3. She was the first woman Inspector General in the Kashmir valley, overseeing BSF operations and leading the BSF's intelligence wing while also serving as an additional director general. |
| 4. By 2025, she was appointed as the Additional Director General in Madhya Pradesh Police, holding several significant police roles. |
| 5. On May 31, during the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, she was tasked with security arrangements in Bhopal. |
| 6. Sonali was responsible for the security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with oversight of over 6 women IPS officers at key locations in Bhopal. |
| 7. On 13 July 2025, she became the first woman Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and will hold this position until 31 October 2026. |
| 8. She has served in the country's top security agencies including the CBI, specializing in anti-corruption cases, and contributed to international missions as a United Nations peacekeeper. |
| 9. She played a key role as Additional Director General of Police for Selection and Recruitment in strengthening recruitment systems and improving training processes in Madhya Pradesh. |
| 10. In August 2025, she assumed charge as Director General of the Railway Protection Force, becoming the first woman to lead the 143-year-old force. |
| 11. Her appointment as RPF Director General is valid until her retirement on 31 October 2026. |
