Sofia Qureshi
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Published: October 30, 2025
Event Date: October 30, 2025
Indian Officer
Achievement Award
Event Description
Sofia Qureshi is a senior officer at Indian Army in Signal corps and had worked on UN peacekeeping force and had played a major role in Operation Sindoor.
Summary
Sofiya Qureshi is a senior officer in the Indian Army, currently holding the rank of colonel. She is notable for being the first woman to lead an Indian contingent in a United Nations peacekeeping mission and she gained national attention for her role in press conferences during the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict
Award Details
United Nations Medal Gandhi peace Award
Institution Details
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Educational Institution