NEW DELHI, May 20 (Alliance News): The Indian Supreme Court on Monday sharply rebuked Madhya Pradesh BJP minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his controversial remarks targeting Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, questioning the sincerity of his apology and calling it “crocodile tears.”
Colonel Qureshi, along with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, had briefed the media on the military aspects of Operation Sindoor, India’s operation reportedly in response to unproven allegations against Pakistan following the Pahalgam attacks.
During the hearing, a bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh dismissed Shah’s apology, stating, “The kind of crass comments you made, completely thoughtlessly… We don’t need this apology.” The court remarked that the apology appeared to be an attempt to escape legal consequences.
“You are a public representative; you must weigh every word. We saw your videos—you were on the verge of using filthy language,” the bench noted.
The court also directed Madhya Pradesh police to establish a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the case.
Shah had called Colonel Sofiya Qureshi “sister of terrorists” during a public address, which went viral on social media. Referring to India’s military action, he had stated, “Those who widowed our daughters, we sent a sister of their own to teach them a lesson,” a remark widely condemned for being derogatory and inflammatory.
It is noteworthy that Operation Sindoor was carried out by India following accusations—yet unproven—against Pakistan over the Pahalgam attacks. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyan um Marsoos, escalating military tensions between the two countries.
The case has intensified public debate on the use of sexist and communal rhetoric in Indian politics and the treatment of serving military officers.
