Mumbai, May 16 -- Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC has spoken in defence of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi while criticising Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah for making controversial remarks against the lady officer, saying that it was "deplorable" for any leader to comment on her, asking the "loudmouths" to "shut up".

"It's deplorable for any leader to comment on Col Sofiya Qureshi. From 2004 to 2006, she was a platoon commander, leading over 30 soldiers in field operations. She was with the UN peacekeeping mission in Congo from 2007 to 2009, where she worked on conflict resolution, community support, and security management... This is Sofiya Qureshi," Shaina NC told ANI.

She said that defaming Sofiya Quresh...