Overview
- At the Young Leaders Forum on Oct. 31, Col. Sofiya Qureshi said Operation Sindoor validated India's capability for multi‑domain, fifth‑generation precision warfare.
- She described the conflict as extending into the information space, urging students and young professionals to build digital literacy to counter misinformation.
- Qureshi called India’s large Gen Z cohort a strategic reserve, praising contributions from youth both in uniform and as civilians to national security efforts.
- She highlighted tri‑service synergy, self‑reliance and a whole‑of‑nation tech ecosystem, citing Army work with IITs, DRDO and industry on AI, cyber and related projects.
- Operation Sindoor began in early May with tri‑service precision strikes on multiple targets in Pakistan and PoK after the April 22 Pahalgam attack, and active hostilities ceased following an understanding reached on May 10.