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KBC Special Episode Col Sofia Qureshi: Colonel Sophia Qureshi, who told the country about ‘Operation Sindoor’, narrated the story of the 2006 mission on the set of KBC. Then he recorded a message for a mother that ‘anything …Read more

‘I still remember that day…’
Colonel Qureshi further said, ‘I remember the day (of the mission)… I suddenly remembered that if I am going today, I am part of it, then I may not come back. So at that time there were small phones, I recorded it for my mother, for my family… that I can not come back, but I am taking this tricolor… I will come alive or come in it. Colonel further explained that ‘the operation was very successful. All these learned that Indian Army is the Best! ‘
Three generations of Colonel Qureshi have served in the army. His ancestors fought a war with Rani Laxmibai. Since childhood, she grew up listening to heroic stories. He said that Pakistan has been provoking it for decades. There are many examples such as Pahalgam attack on 22 April. It was necessary to answer. Operation Sindoor was the result of this thinking. It was not retaliation. The message was that the new India would not compromise its security.
He was accompanied by Air Force Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Navy Commander Prerna Devasthali on the show. The three waved India’s strength in their respective areas. It was a proud moment for him to sit in front of Amitabh Bachchan. But he felt the real pride when the whole country played applause on his valor.

Deepak Verma is a journalist currently employed as Deputy News Editor in News18 Hindi (Digital). Born and brought up in Lucknow, Deepak’s journey began with print media and soon transitioned towards digital. He…Read more
Deepak Verma is a journalist currently employed as Deputy News Editor in News18 Hindi (Digital). Born and brought up in Lucknow, Deepak’s journey began with print media and soon transitioned towards digital. He… Read more