Colonel Sophia Qureshi is a trailblazing Indian Army officer known for being the first woman to lead an all-male UN peacekeeping mission. Colonel Sofiya Qureshi , a trailblazing Indian Army officer, led key missions, broke barriers, and advanced women's roles in defence, tech warfare, and peacekeeping. 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 during the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict. A video is making rounds on social media in which Colonel Sofia Qureshi is seen alleging saffronisation of the Indian Army and claiming that Trishul exercises are nothing but a political gimmick ...
