Women officers who were in the forefront of delivering press briefings after Operation Sindoor will deliver the briefings on May 7, which will mark the anniversary of the operation, informed sources said.
Apart from the three women officers, a former Director General of Military Operations is also slated to speak at the press briefing.
Success and the message behind the operation are to be highlighted
As per officials, Operation Sindoor is a military operation that was conducted in retaliation for the terrorists' attack on innocent civilians and also in memory of the Pahalgam incident.
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The press briefing on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor is likely to shed light on the objectives, the success, and its message behind the mission, besides the growing importance of women in the defence forces of the country.
Operation Sindoor’s significance
Operation Sindoor was conducted on May 7, 2025, when India carried out a calibrated cross-border strike against the terror camps located on the other side of the line of control in Pakistan.
This particular operation was carried out as a retaliatory measure against the terror attacks that occurred in Pahalgam, where 26 civilians lost their lives.
The post-operation press briefing became popular due to the fact that it was led by women officers in the three forces.
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Colonel Sophia Qureshi of the army and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh headed this particular briefing, while the involvement of Commander Prerna Devasthali of the Navy force became apparent through subsequent communications.
This particular briefing is said to be a milestone in its own right since it portrayed the increasing role of women as leaders in India’s armed forces.
“Nari Shakti” is believed to be reflected through this brief as women took part in strategic and operational communication during a significant military operation.
