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Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
After Operation Sindoor, X account in Canada posts fake news related to Col Sofiya Qureshi; Karnataka Police issue a warning
After a post falsely claiming that supporters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) vandalised the home of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi in Belagavi, Karnataka, surfaced on X, the district police chief said Thursday that the account holder has been warned, and security has been provided to her family. Soon after Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, along with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, briefed the media on Operation Sindoor, social media posts, including fake narratives, went viral on social media. An X handle, @uddinanis867, with verified blue tick, posted, 'Breaking: Disturbing attack on Muslim Indian Army officer's family. Col. Sofiya Qureshi, the newly appointed spokesperson of the Indian Army, has become the latest target of RSS-led hate. According to credible sources, Sofiya's family home in Belagavi (Konnur village) was attacked around 3 am by RSS extremists'. '… The Indian Army has reportedly restricted Col. Sofiya's movement, and her entire family has been moved to Delhi for safety, as her name is now allegedly on the RSS hit list,' it added. Soon after it went viral, Bheemashankar S Guled, Superintendent of Police, Belagavi, said there was no such incident, and also warned action against the account holder. Guled said the fake message came to light after the district's social media monitoring cell noticed it. 'I issued a warning to initiate legal action for spreading the fake news. He immediately removed the post,' he added. Guled said the family has been given security. During their investigation, the police found that the X account holder is from British Columbia, Canada, but said they are yet to get clarity on whether the person is an Indian citizen living in that country. Col Sophiya Qureshi is married to Major Tajuddin Qureshi of the Mechanised Infantry, who hails from the Konnur village in the Belagavi district. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah, alluding to Col Sophiya Qureshi, said earlier this week that those who widowed India's daughters were taught a lesson by Prime Minister Narendra Modi using 'their own sister'. Shah's remarks triggered a row, with the Congress alleging that it was a reference to Colonel Sophiya Qureshi. Hours after the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Shah, the Supreme Court Thursday expressed displeasure over his remarks. The top court was hearing Shah's plea to quash the High Court order. 'A person holding such a public office is expected to uphold certain standards. Every sentence uttered by a minister has to be with responsibility… When this country is going through such a situation… just because you are a minister…,' Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Belagavi Police Deny Rumours of RSS-Led Attack on Colonel Sophia Qureshi's In-Laws' Home
Belagavi: Belagavi district police have refuted viral social media claims that members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) attacked the residence of Colonel Sophia Qureshi's father-in-law in the Gokak taluk of Karnataka. The rumour, which spread rapidly across social media platforms, originated from a post on the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter) by a user identified as Aneesuddin. The post alleged that an RSS-led mob had targeted the house of Gaus Saab Bagewadi, Colonel Qureshi's father-in-law, in Konnur village. Dr Bhimashankar Gulled, Superintendent of Police (SP), Belagavi, dismissed the claims as 'completely false' and urged the public not to fall prey to misinformation. 'There was no such attack. This is fake news. We appeal to the public to verify facts and not be misled by such posts,' he told reporters. Despite the rumour being unsubstantiated, police deployed personnel outside the Bagewadi residence in Konnur as a precautionary measure. Gokak Circle Police Inspector Suresh R.B. visited the location and reviewed the situation. Officers advised the family to avoid unnecessary contact with visitors while the area remains under tight police surveillance. Colonel Sophia Qureshi is a decorated officer of the Indian Army and the first woman to lead an Indian Army contingent abroad for a military exercise. The baseless rumour stirred significant online speculation and drew public attention to the village residence. Police officials confirmed that an investigation is underway to trace the origin of the misleading post and initiate action against those responsible for spreading false information intended to create unrest.
NDTV
14-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
RSS Attack On Colonel Sofiya Qureshi's Home? Karnataka Cops Bust Fake Post
Bengaluru: In the latest example of cyber attacks aimed at creating trouble in India amid the tensions with Pakistan, a post on X claimed that supporters of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) vandalised the family home of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi in Karnataka's Belagavi. Following a warning from police, the post was deleted. The X profile that put up the post is named "Anis Uddin" and the location mentions British Columbia, Canada. The profile follows 405 handles and 31 followers and most posts support Pakistan. The cover image has photographs of Pakistan's first Governor-General Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Army chief General Asim Munir and other top Pakistani defence officers. "Disturbing attack on Muslim Indian Army officer's family. Colonel Sophia Qureshi - the newly appointed spokesperson of the Indian Army - has become the latest target of RSS-led hate. According to credible sources, her family home in Belagavi, Karnataka, was attacked," the post said. It added a photo of a vandalised room with things thrown around. As soon as police noticed the post, a team was rushed to Colonel Qureshi's family home in Belagavi's Gokak and everything was found to be normal. Dr Bheemashankar S Guled, Superintendent of Police for Belagavi, replied to the post, "This is a fake news. As SP of the Belagavi, I would like to warn the persons involved in creating this post, which is fake, to delete it immediately." The post was deleted. As a precaution, police have provided security to the senior Army officer's home. Colonel Qureshi was born in Vadodara in Gujarat. She is married to Colonel Tajuddin Bagewadi, who is from Belagavi. Colonel Qureshi's in-laws stay at the Belagavi home and she often visits them. The face of the government's press briefing in the tense days after India conducted airstrikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is now a household name across the country. A decorated officer, she has emerged as an inspiration for women, along with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, also a part of the briefings. BJP veteran BL Santhosh has said in a post on X, "In a matter of 7 days, she is an icon for (the) young generation. Not just by press briefing but by her life and legacy of her family. Daughter of Vadodara, daughter-in-law of Belagavi, Pride of Bharat." The fake news surrounding Colonel Qureshi comes amid a flood of cyber attacks launched by Pakistan-allied hackers. According to a PTI report, Maharashtra cyber crime police identified seven groups responsible for launching over 15 lakh cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure websites across India after the Pahalgam attack. Only 150 such attacks were successful, say officials. In a report named "Road of Sindoor", the Maharashtra cyber agency has detailed the cyber warfare launched by Pakistan-allied groups. These groups used several methods, including malware campaigns, Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks, and GPS spoofing. Indian websites linked to defence were also defaced. Pieces of information that were spread during this conflict include claims of cyber attacks on India's power grid, statewide blackouts, satellite jamming and an alleged attack on a BrahMos missile storage facility, a senior official said.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Belagavi police debunk fake news about RSS attacking army officer Sofia Qureshi's family
Belagavi police have flagged as fake news, a social media post about some RSS activists ransacking the home of army officer Sofia Quraishi and attacking her family in Gokak in Belagavi district. A picture of a ransacked home and an image of the officer who briefed the media during Operation Sindoor were shared along with a message in English, that said RSS activists had attacked her family members. Shared by the handle @uddinanis867, it read: 'BREAKING: Disturbing Attack on Muslim Indian Army Officer's Family. Colonel Sophia Qureshi — the newly appointed spokesperson of the Indian Army — has become the latest target of RSS-led hate. According to credible sources, her family home in Belagavi, Karnataka, was attacked around 3 AM by RSS extremists. Her son, Sameer, was brutally assaulted. The attackers searched for her daughter, Hanima, who was fortunately in Delhi at the time. The assailants set the house on fire, shouted hateful slogans like: 'There is no place for Muslims in India — this is a Hindutva nation!'' 'The Indian Army has reportedly restricted Col. Qureshi's movement, and her entire family has been moved to Delhi for safety, as her name is now allegedly on the RSS hit list,'' the post further added. It had hashtags like #ColSophiaunderattack, #RSSviolence, #Belagaviattack , #Muslimlivesmatter. SP Bheemashanakar S. Guled told reporters that it was fake news and was being investigated.
Business Recorder
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
JI chief praises armed forces for their response
LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has said that armed forces have given a proper response to Indian aggression by destroying its five fighter jets yet it is still insufficient as the Pakistani nation expects a retaliation that will serve as a historic lesson for generations of the enemy and deter the extremist RSS-led Indian government from future transgressions. Addressing a press conference at Mansoora on Thursday, he announced that Jamaat-e-Islami will observe a nationwide Youm-e-Azm (Day of Resolve) on Friday. He said the day will be marked by a unified tribute to the Pakistan Armed Forces, alongside a collective national demand for avenging the martyrs of recent Indian attacks. 'The entire nation stands united today. The government must urgently convene an all-parties conference,' he stressed, adding that ministers should refrain from acting like defence analysts and issuing public statements on the matter. Instead, he urged them to focus on their core responsibilities — managing the media front and leading diplomatic efforts to expose India's terrorism on the global stage. While condemning the Indian strikes, the JI chief offered condolences to the families of the martyrs and prayed for the elevation of their ranks. He emphasized that responding to aggression is Pakistan's sovereign right and that the nation is awaiting a decisive move. 'The nation also expects the leader of the ruling party, Nawaz Sharif, to speak out against Indian aggression,' he added. Rehman also criticized the reluctance of political leaders to condemn the U.S. for its unwavering support of Israel, calling it a matter of deep concern. Responding to a question regarding the Supreme Court's verdict on military trials, he said he would refrain from making divisive remarks under the current circumstances, but emphasized that political prisoners should be released rather than further persecuted. He further called on the state to urgently address the grievances of the people of Balochistan and accelerate efforts to restore peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He stressed the need for a fair and timely resolution of disputes among provinces over resource control and water distribution. 'This is a rare moment in our history the entire nation has set aside political differences to confront Indian aggression with unity. It is the government's foremost responsibility to preserve this national consensus through timely and effective measures,' he said. The JI emir also demanded that the nation be informed about the country's defense strategy and how Pakistan intends to respond to India. 'The world — including every child in India — should be made aware through the media that the same BJP government responsible for the Gujarat massacre and the oppression of Muslims and other minorities is now fanning the flames of war. It staged a false flag operation in Occupied Kashmir and used disinformation to justify a border violation,' he stated. On international affairs, Rehman welcomed the rejection by six European Union countries of the U.S.-Israeli agenda regarding Gaza. He reiterated that highlighting the plight of Palestinians is a religious duty and warned that India and Israel are aligned in their efforts — including attempts to divert global attention from Gaza. Lastly, he raised concerns over the disruption of Hajj for 66,000 pilgrims due to refund issues. He urged the Pakistani government to engage with Saudi authorities to resolve the matter and ensure that affected pilgrims are able to perform their religious obligations. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
