Warning: Fake accounts of Operation Sindoor heroes Vyomika Singh and Sofiya Qureshi going viral; PIB urges vigilance
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The Press Information Bureau PIB ) recently exposed fake X accounts impersonating Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi . The fake accounts , which had gained significant traction, were even verified with a blue tick, making them appear official.The PIB clarified that neither Wing Commander Vyomika Singh nor Colonel Sofiya Qureshi have official X handles. The fact-check unit issued a strong advisory urging the public to stay vigilant and rely only on official sources for accurate information.The fake accounts had attracted attention, with Wing Commander Singh's account amassing 28.4k followers and Colonel Qureshi's over 68k, reflecting the heightened public interest in the armed forces since India's launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7.Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, a distinguished officer from the Indian Army's Corps of Signals, made history as the first woman to lead an Indian Army training contingent at Force 18, a multinational field exercise with ASEAN Plus countries. On the other hand, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, a skilled helicopter pilot, co-led the media briefing on Operation Sindoor. Singh is also known for being a first-generation military officer.In response to the fake accounts, the PIB urged people to be cautious and only trust official sources for authentic updates.
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