Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi briefed the media on Operation Sindoor, India's decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The operation targeted and destroyed nine terror hideouts in Pakistan and PoK, focusing on Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. Col Qureshi, known for her leadership in multinational exercises and peacekeeping missions, exemplifies India's commitment to women in military roles.
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