India, May 16 -- The state government has directed police to file an FIR against Madhya Pradesh minister and BJP leader Vijay Shah over his controversial remarks allegedly targeting Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who played a key role in Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, home minister G Parameshwara said on Thursday.

Parameshwara confirmed the government's action, stating that the FIR would be registered in Belagavi, the district where Colonel Sofiya's in-laws reside. "Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is the daughter-in-law of Belagavi. Her husband hails from Belagavi. I have instructed the Belagavi SP to register an FIR and inform the Central government about taking appropriate action against the minister who made the statement," he said. The FIR is y...