Thu May 08 15:24:22 UTC 2025: ## Belagavi Family Celebrates Daughter-in-Law’s Role in Major Military Operation
**Belagavi, Karnataka, May 8, 2025** – A wave of pride has washed over Konnur village in Belagavi district following the prominent role played by Colonel Sofia Qureshi in Operation Sindoor, a recent military operation. Colonel Qureshi, one of two female army officers who briefed the media on the operation, is the daughter-in-law of Ghouse Sab Bagewadi, a resident of Konnur.
Colonel Qureshi, originally from Vadodara, Gujarat, met her husband, Colonel Tajuddin Bagewadi, a native of Konnur, while both served in Jhansi. The couple married in 2015. While Colonel Qureshi currently serves in Jammu, and her husband in Jhansi, the family maintains ties to Konnur.
Mr. Bagewadi expressed immense pride in his daughter-in-law’s achievement, stating he learned of her significant contribution through well-wishers. He revealed that the couple usually visits the village for family functions but were unable to this year due to leave constraints. He eagerly anticipates their return for Bakrid.
The news has brought significant attention to the family and Konnur village, with many visiting Mr. Bagewadi to offer congratulations. This heartwarming story underscores the shared national pride emanating from a family’s personal connection to a major military operation.
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