Mysuru, May 9 -- Konnur village in Gokak taluk, Belagavi district, is abuzz with pride and celebration as its daughter-in-law, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, emerges as a national hero following her prominent role in India's 'Operation Sindoor' against terrorists in Pakistan.

Colonel Qureshi, an officer in the Indian Army's Corps of Signals, co-led the media briefing on Operation Sindoor, India's decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Originally from Vadodara, Gujarat, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi married Colonel Tajuddin Bagewadi of Konnur in 2015. Both serve as Colonels in the Indian Army and have a son. The couple's dedication to national service has become a source of inspiration in their community.

Several pioneering achievements mar...