ASP Syeda Shervano Naqvi has also been praised online for her bravery.
A Pakistani female police officer has been praised for her quick action to defuse a potentially violent situation in Lahore. A widely shared video shows Deputy Superintendent of Police Shervano Naqvi saving a woman from a mob.
The woman was targeted by a mob for blasphemy after mistaking the Arabic print on her kurta for a verse from the Quran. Police were called to a local restaurant and the woman, accompanied by her husband, was asked to remove her kurta.
Police, including Naqvi, responded to the call. The video showed ASP Naqvi trying to clear up the confusion surrounding the kurta before escorting the woman to safety from the mob.
Commenting on the incident, Naqvi said, “The woman was out shopping with her husband. She was wearing a kurta with some words written on it. Some people saw her and asked her to take off her kurta. “There was confusion.” ”
Her role in calming the angry crowd and safely escorting the accused woman from the restaurant won praise and recognition.
Inspector General of Punjab Usman Anwar officially stated Ms Naqvi’s name was nominated for the prestigious Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal (QPM), Pakistan’s highest gallantry award for law enforcement, citing her “heroic deeds” and saying: Ta. Gulberg Lahore risked his life to rescue a woman from a violent crowd. ”
Watch the video here:
“The brave SDPO of Gulberg Lahore, ASP Syeda Sherbano Naqvi, risked her life to rescue a woman from a violent crowd. For this heroic act, Punjab Police is honored. Her name was nominated for the Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal (QPM), the highest honor in the legal field… pic.twitter.com/awHaIGVb9l
— Punjab Police Official (@OfficialDPRPP) February 25, 2024
Naqvi’s bravery has also been praised online.
A user on Please stay strong. We are with you. Your resilience in the face of such a despicable act is truly inspiring.”
You are braver than the cowards who harass innocent women. I recognize your courage. Hats off to you and even more power. Stay strong; we are with you. Your resilience in the face of such despicable acts is truly inspiring. ????????????
— Mobin (@mobin_911) February 25, 2024
Another user wrote, “God bless you sister. You did a great job and saved a life. May the Almighty God curse those who tried to jeopardize the situation.” ”
God bless you, sister. You did a great job and saved a life. May Almighty God curse those who tried to jeopardize the situation.
— Tahir Javed (@tahirjaved) February 26, 2024
“Great job by the ASP to make a difference. This is what police should be like. Well done,” read a comment.
Great job by ASP for career change. This is how police should be. well done? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
— Shazad Khan (@shazadk) February 25, 2024
Another added: “Big respect to this police officer. Brave woman,” while another added: “Huge respect to this brave woman.”
I have deep respect for this police officer. she is a brave woman.
— Pain (@vibes00000) February 25, 2024
Salute to these brave women ????????????
— Intelligent Zombie (@OsintSU) February 25, 2024
Users also expressed their pride and support with comments such as, “I’m so proud of her. She deserves so much more…” and “She really deserves this award.”
I’m proud of her, she deserves more recognition…
— Ramiz Khan Yousafzai (@rkspak1) February 25, 2024
She truly deserves this award.
— Javeria Tehreem (@JaveriaTehreem) February 25, 2024
“ASP Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi is the face that every Pakistani wishes she had,” another comment read.
ASP Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi is the face all Pakistanis wish they had. ???? pic.twitter.com/ydgRlj7qOt
— Shaan (@Shanyousaf6) February 25, 2024
The accused woman, who was taken to the police, later apologized for unintentionally hurting religious sentiments. She said, “She did not intend to insult anyone’s religious feelings. She bought the kurta simply because it had a good design.”
