Fact check: Government flags fake X accounts impersonating Vyomika Singh, Sofia Qureshi

Both officers have recently garnered public attention due to their roles in media briefings on Operation Sindoor.

The Indian government has issued a warning regarding fake X (formerly Twitter) accounts impersonating two distinguished military officers—Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofia Qureshi. These fraudulent accounts have gained traction amid heightened public interest following India's launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7.

One such fake account, operating under the handle "@WingVyomikStan," falsely claims to represent Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. The profile describes itself as: "Proudly serving in the skies, defending the nation with Air Force. Duty, Honor," and boasts approximately 28,000 followers.

Similarly, another counterfeit profile impersonates Colonel Sofia Qureshi, inaccurately portraying her as "the first woman to lead the multi-national military Exercise Force 18."

The Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) fact-checking unit has clarified that neither Wing Commander Vyomika Singh nor Colonel Sofia Qureshi maintains an official presence on X. In a statement, the government emphasised: "There is NO official X handle of Wg. Cdr. Vyomika Singh & Col. Sofiya Qureshi. Both of these handles are fake. Stay vigilant. Rely only on official sources for authentic information."

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Both officers have recently garnered public attention due to their roles in media briefings on Operation Sindoor.

Colonel Sofia Qureshi, hailing from Gujarat, is a postgraduate in biochemistry and was commissioned through the Officers Training Academy. She made history by becoming the first woman officer to lead an Indian Army contingent at a multinational exercise—Force 18.

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, an Indian Air Force pilot, has flown Cheetah and Chetak helicopters across some of the country’s most challenging terrains. Her operational role and regular media presence underscore the increasing involvement of women in India’s defence forces.

The government urges citizens to verify facts before sharing content and to rely solely on official defence and PIB channels for updates related to the armed forces.