The government has flagged fake X (formerly Twitter) accounts impersonating two Indian military officers — Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi — and has warned the public against engaging with or sharing posts from these handles.
A widely circulated fake X account impersonating Wing Commander Vyomika Singh uses the handle “@WingVyomikStan” and describes itself as: “Proudly serving in the skies, defending the nation with Air Force. Duty, Honor.” The account, which claims to have 28,000 followers, falsely presents itself as her official presence on the platform.
Similarly, another fake X profile impersonates Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, describing her as “the first woman to lead the multi-national military Exercise Force 18.” These fake accounts have gained traction amid heightened public interest in the armed forces following India’s launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7.
The Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) fact-checking unit has clarified that neither Wing Commander Vyomika Singh nor Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is present on X.
“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,” the government said in a statement.
Both officers have recently drawn public attention due to their roles in media briefings related to Operation Sindoor.
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who addressed the media for the first time on May 7 after the launch of Operation Sindoor, hails from Gujarat. She holds a postgraduate degree in biochemistry and was commissioned through the Officers Training Academy. Her grandfather also served in the Indian Army. Colonel Qureshi made history as 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 highlight the growing participation of women in India’s defence forces.
The government has urged citizens to verify information before sharing content online and to rely solely on official defence and PIB channels for updates related to the armed forces.
IANS
