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Bengaluru, Karnataka.
A viral fake news post on social media (X) has falsely alleged that Indian Army Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and her family were attacked by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) members in Gokak taluk, Belagavi district.
The post, made by user Anees Uddin, claimed that Colonel Qureshi and her son were assaulted, their house set on fire, and hate slogans raised suggesting Muslims have no place in India.
Another user, @JN_Araain, wrote: “RSS hate strikes again! Col Sophia Qureshi, Muslim Indian Army officer & spokesperson, targeted. Her Belagavi home attacked at 3 AM, son Sameer brutally beaten, house torched. Family now under Army protection in Delhi. #RSSViolence #HindutvaHate #JusticeForSophia”.
Another user @BattlesInsight wrote: “Col Sophia Qureshi’s home in Belagavi attacked by RSS extremists. Her son was beaten, house torched, and threats issued. Family moved to Delhi under Army protection due to rising threats”.
Busting this fake news, Belagavi Superintendent of Police (SP) Dr. Bhimashankar Guled denied the incident, confirming that the claims are completely fake and fabricated.
“It’s fake news. The handlers who posted this are from outside the country. We are trying to identify them. We have provided security to their family, and the investigation is underway,” said Additional SP SN Shruti.
Notably, these cyber-attacks are aimed at creating trouble in Bharat amid ongoing tensions with Pakistan. The fake news surrounding Colonel Sofiya Qureshi comes amid a flood of cyber-attacks launched by Pakistani hackers.
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, a senior officer in the Indian Army’s Corps of Signals, rose to national prominence during Operation Sindoor, Bharat’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. She was one of the key spokespersons during the official briefing, representing the Army alongside Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. This marked a significant moment in Indian military history, as two women officers led the public face of Bharat’s counter-terror strike.
