Age, Biography, and Wiki
- Name: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi
- Born: December 12, 1974 (age 50 as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Vadodara, Gujarat, India
- Allegiance: India
- Service Branch: Indian Army
- Rank: Colonel
- Unit: Army Signal Corps
- Notable Commands: UN Peacekeeping Force (DRC), Indian Cyber Defence Command, Indian Rapid Deployment Unit
- Family Background: Comes from a military family; her father and grandfather also served in the Indian Army.
- Twin Sister: Dr. Shyna Sunsara, a celebrated scholar and president-awarded all-rounder.
- Biography Highlights: Known for being the first Indian woman to lead a UN peacekeeping mission and for her leadership during the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict.
Wiki:
Sofiya Qureshi has a dedicated Wikipedia page highlighting her military achievements, awards, and ongoing contributions to the Indian Army.
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Dating & Relationship Status
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Major Tajuddin Qureshi, Mechanised Infantry.
- Children: Son, named Sameer.
- Family Life: Known to be a devoted mother and wife, balancing family with a demanding military career.
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Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth (2025): Not officially disclosed, but estimates can be made based on known salary ranges and allowances.
- Salary:
- Basic Salary: ₹1,21,200 to ₹2,12,400 per month (as per Indian Army pay scales for Colonel rank).
- Allowances: Additional benefits include Military Service Pay (MSP), House Rent Allowance (HRA), field area pay, and special duty allowances.
- Total Estimated Annual Earnings: Approximately ₹2,000,000 to ₹4,000,000+ (including all allowances).
- Investments and Assets: No public record of personal business ventures or private investments; income is primarily from military service and guest faculty roles.
Career, Business, and Investments
- Military Career:
- First Indian woman officer to lead a military contingent at the ASEAN multinational exercise, Force 18, Pune (2016).
- Served in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Congo as a military observer (2006).
- Led critical planning in Operation Sindoor (2025), a high-impact strike on terror camps.
- Specialist in military communications and cyber warfare; modernized Indian Army’s tech capabilities.
- Guest faculty at the National Defence College.
- Awards:
- Special Service Medal
- Operation Vijay Medal
- Operation Parakram Medal
- Sainya Seva Medal
- Videsh Seva Medal
- 75th Independence Anniversary Medal
- 20 Years Long Service Medal
- 9 Years Long Service Medal
- United Nations Medal
- Gandhi Peace Award (2019)
- Business and Investments: No public business interests or investment activities; focus remains on military service and teaching.
Social Network
- Official Social Media Presence: No official verified public social media accounts found.
- Public Appearances: Covered in news media, interviews, and official defense channels.
- Fans and Followers: Respected within the Indian defense community and among the public; often highlighted in defense-related documentaries and news features.
Education
- Undergraduate Degree: BSc in Biochemistry, MS University, Vadodara.
- Postgraduate Degree: MSc in Biochemistry, MS University, Vadodara.
- Academic Aspirations: Initially dreamed of becoming a professor; began career as an assistant lecturer.
- Additional Qualifications: Pursued Ph.D. (not specified if completed); selected for the Indian Army via Short Service Commission in 1999.
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