Quick Info
| Profession | Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/05/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Vadodara, Gujarat, India |
Latest News about Sophia Qureshi
07/05/2025
Colonel Sophia Qureshi played a key role in Operation Sindoor, a series of precision strikes launched by India on May 7, 2025, targeting nine terrorist sites linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. She co-led press conferences alongside Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to brief the media on the operation's objectives and outcomes, reinforcing transparency and public trust in the military's actions during the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Sophia Qureshi |
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| Famous For | Being the first woman officer to lead an Indian Army contingent at a multi-national military exercise in 2016 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda |
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| Educational Qualification | Masters in Bio-Chemistry |
| Additional Education | Defence Services Staff College, Wellington (Master's in Defence and Strategic Studies, 2005–06); National Defence College, New Delhi (Strategic Cybersecurity, 2018) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Hobbies | Shooting, Travelling, Trekking, Reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Husband | Major Tajuddin Qureshi (Army Personnel, Mechanised Infantry) | ||||
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| Children | Sameer Qureshi | ||||
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| Siblings | 1 | ||||
| Grandfather | Served in the Indian Army |
Career
| Service/Branch | Indian Army |
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| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Corps of Signals of the Indian Army |
| Commissioned | 1999 (Short Service Commission, Officers Training Academy, Chennai) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her grandfather served in the Army, and her father was a religious teacher in the Army. | |
| 2. She is married to an Army officer from the Mechanised Infantry. | |
| 3. In 1999, she became a Lieutenant after completing training at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai. | |
| 4. She served in the United Nations Peacekeeping Operation in Congo for over 6 years. | |
| 5. She was awarded commendation cards for her service during Operation Parakram and flood relief operations. | |
| 6. Her dedication and work were appreciated by the Force Commander. | |
| 7. In 2016, she made history as the first female officer to lead an Indian Army contingent in a multinational military exercise. | |
| 8. She helped develop the Army’s first mobile digital communication network in 2001. | |
| 9. She attended Defence Services Staff College, Wellington for Master’s in Defence and Strategic Studies (2005–06). | |
| 10. She attended National Defence College, New Delhi in 2018 for Strategic cybersecurity. | |
| 11. She was awarded the Global Peace Gandhi Award in 2019. | |
| 12. She was the first Provost Marshall in her unit. | |
| 13. She holds the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM). | |
| 14. She played a pivotal role during Operation Parakram along the Punjab border following the Indian Parliament attack in December 2001. | |
| 15. She earned a Commendation Card from the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) for exemplary service. | |
| 16. She played a vital role in modernising efforts at the Signal Intelligence wing at Army Headquarters. | |
| 17. She was the only female commander among 18 participating nations at Exercise Force 18 in 2016. |