Lt. Col. Sofia Qureshi was involved in Operation Sindoor, which was an Indian air strike on Pakistani terrorist bases. But do you know how much she gets? If yes, then let us tell you...

Indian Army's female officer Lt. Col. Sofia Qureshi is not only known for her courage and dedication, but her active role during Operation Sindoor brought her into the limelight. Operation Sindoor was the important operation in which India carried out air strikes on 9 terrorist bases in Pakistan. In this mission, Lt. Col. Sofia has given important information to the media while representing the Indian Army. So let us know who is Sofia Qureshi and how much salary does she get?

Who is Lt. Col. Sofia Qureshi?

Lt. Col. Sofia Qureshi is originally from Vadodara, Gujarat. She was born in 1981 and did post graduation in Biochemistry. Her family has a long association with the army. Her grandfather and father have also served in the army. Sophia received training from the Chennai-based Officers Training Academy (OTA) in 1999 and was commissioned as a lieutenant in the army. In her military career, she has also played an important role in the United Nations Peace Mission and flood relief operations in North-East India.

How much is the salary?

Now the question arises, how much is the salary of Lt. Colonel Sophia Qureshi? Although the exact information about the salary of Lieutenant Colonel Sophia Qureshi is not available, the salary of a Lt. Colonel in the Indian Army depends on many factors, such as their service period, place of appointment and other allowances. Generally, the monthly salary of a Lt. Colonel ranges from ₹ 1,00,000 to ₹ 2,00,000. This includes allowances like Basic Pay, Military Service Pay (MSP), Dearness Allowance (DA), and House Rent Allowance (HRA).

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Apart from this, additional allowances can also be given for participating in special operations like Operation Sindoor. If an officer is posted in high-risk areas or sent on operational assignments, his salary may increase further. This salary and allowances are decided on the basis of the structure of the Indian Army and government rules.