Sofiya Qureshi


Sofiya Qureshi

Born
Allegiance India
Branch Indian Army
Rank Colonel
Service numberIC-74110K
UnitArmy Signal Corps
CommandsUN Peacekeeping Force (DRC)
Indian Cyber Defence Command
Indian Rapid Deployment Unit
Conflicts2025 India–Pakistan conflict
AwardsVSM
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)
Other workGuest faculty at National Defence College

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, VSM is a senior officer in the Indian Army. 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.