The bravery and fast thinking of individuals can make a huge difference in a society where mistakes and misunderstandings can occasionally result in dangerous events. ASP Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi sets a great example of bravery and fast thinking.
Born on September 23, Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi is a well-known member of the Punjab Police force and currently holds the position of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Gullberg, Lahore. She graduated from Punjab University in Lahore in 2019 and did well on her CS exam. She was employed with the Intelligence Bureau as an assistant director before taking on her current position. Shehrbano Naqvi, who comes from a Syed family, is one of the youngest ASPs in the area and has gained respect for her commitment to law enforcement.
Shehrbano Naqvi bravery and quick action saved a girl from mob in Ichhra, Lahore. Following the circulation of a disturbing video portraying a Pakistani woman encountering a religious mob due to a misconception regarding Arabic writing on her attire, the Punjab police praised the response of an officer Shehrbano Naqvi.
Celebrities in Pakistan are hailing ASP Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi as a hero for saving a woman in Lahore’s Ichra Bazaar from a furious mob after she was accused of “blasphemy” for donning an Arabic calligraphy-adorned outfit.
Several films that have appeared on social media showcase Naqvi’s fortitude. In one video, a mob yells obscenities in the background.
Celebrities are commending Naqvi for showcasing immense courage by sharing a picture of her on Instagram.
Naqvi has been nominated by the Punjab police for the Quaid-e-Azam police medal. The Punjab Police’s official X (formerly Twitter) account features a statement from Punjab IG Dr. Usman Anwar that says, “ASP Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi, the brave SDPO of [Gulberg] Lahore, put her life in danger to rescue a woman from a violent crowd.” The highest gallantry award for law enforcement in Pakistan, the Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal (QPM), has been recommended for her to receive in recognition of her heroic deed by the Punjab Police.
The ASP’s intervention serves as a ray of light for people who think that compassion and reason may triumph over ignorance and prejudice in a nation where horrific acts of vigilantism and mob justice have taken the lives of innocent people.
