Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Sophia Qureshi |
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| Famous For | Being the first woman officer to lead an Indian Army contingent at a multi-national military exercise in 2016 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 7” |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Not Known |
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| Educational Qualification | Masters in Bio-Chemistry |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Vadodara, Gujarat, India |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Hobbies | Shooting, Travelling, Trekking, Reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Husband | Major Tajuddin Qureshi (Army Personnel) | ||||
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Career
| Service/Branch | Indian Army |
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| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Corps of Signals of the Indian Army |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Her grandfather served in the Army, and her father was a religious teacher in the Army. | |
| She is married to an Army officer from the Mechanised Infantry. | |
| In 1999, she became a Lieutenant after completing training at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai. | |
| She served in the United Nations Peacekeeping Operation in Congo for over 6 years. | |
| She was awarded commendation cards for her service during Operation Parakram and flood relief operations. | |
| Her dedication and work were appreciated by the Force Commander. | |
| In 2016, she made history as the first female officer to lead an Indian Army contingent in a multinational military exercise. |
