Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi
Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi سیدہ شہر بانو نقوی | |
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| Assistant Superintendent of Police (Punjab Police), Gulberg, Lahore | |
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| Born | 23 September 1998[1] Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality |  Pakistan |
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| Alma mater | Little Angels, Faisalabad (Primary) Beaconhouse School System (O-level) SICAS Girls, Gulberg, Lahore (A-level) University of the Punjab (BS Honours - Public Policy and Governance), (MPhil) |
Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi (Urdu: سیدہ شہر بانو نقوی) is a Pakistani police officer who is serving as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Gulberg area of Lahore.
Early life and education
[edit]Naqvi was born to Syed Hasnat Javed and Misbah Naqvi in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. Her family originally belonged to the rural area of Okara District, also located in Punjab, Pakistan. She attended Little Angels in Faisalabad for her primary education. She completed her O-level from Beaconhouse School System. She completed her A-level from SICAS located in Gulberg area of Lahore. She attended University of the Punjab campus in Lahore to complete her BS Honours in Public Management. Her specialization was Public Policy and Governance. She also completed her MPhil from University of the Punjab specializing in Public Policy and Governance, and Child Labour.[2]
Career
[edit]Her first police job was in Sadar area of Faisalabad which included Saandalbar, Sadar, and Thikriwala.[2]
Activities
[edit]She has actively advocated for the protection of the transgender community and animals from abuse.[3][4] Furthermore, she has been encouraging young people to serve as ambassadors for Punjab Police in society.[5]
She has pushed for the adoption of retired police sniffer dogs instead of euthanizing them, arguing that these dedicated canines, who have faithfully served for years, deserve a respectful retirement rather than a cruel fate. Naqvi has collaborated with animal rights organizations, resulting in a partnership with the NGO Justice for Dogs (JFK).[6] Due to her efforts, retired police sniffer dogs and horses are now available for adoption rather than being euthanized.[7]
Some of her initiative ideas included establishment of Tahafuz Markaz (Protection Centers) in entirety of Punjab, establishment of Police Museum in Lahore, and establishment of daycare centers for police employees.[2]
Recipient of award
[edit]Naqvi, intervened to protect a distressed woman from an agitated mob. She was awarded the prestigious Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal, the highest gallantry award.[8][9][10]
In a widely circulated video online, Naqvi was observed attempting to diffuse a heated situation involving a group of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) supporters who were reportedly agitated with a woman at a local eatery. The woman had been wearing attire adorned with Arabic script, which provoked offense among those present who mistakenly believed it to contain Quranic verses. Acting swiftly, Naqvi intervened and successfully shielded the woman from the crowd's hostility.[8][9][10]
Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz praised her courage, wisdom and responsibility for saving the life of the woman.[8]
Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir, also met with Naqvi and commended her professionalism in saving the woman's life.[11]
Royal reward from Saudi Arabia
[edit]Saudi ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki met her at the Saudi embassy. He appreciated her actions in saving a woman from a violent mob in Lahore’s Ichhra Market.[12][13] Saudi ambassador told her that the Saudi royal family will bear the expenses of her travel with her family to Saudi Arabia as a royal guest.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ Varanya Mishra (1 March 2024). "Who is Punjab Police ASP Shehrbano Naqvi, biography, age, husband, education and Instagram". The SportsGrail. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ a b c Aik Din Geo Kay Saath. Geo News. 10 March 2024. Archived from the original on 10 March 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ^ "Punjab police to develop 'protection centres' for transgender community". The Nation. 27 February 2023. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Animal abusers to face legal action". The Express Tribune. 29 August 2023. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Punjab Police Launch Initiatives To Rope In Youth". Punjab Police. Pakistan Today. 1 October 2023. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Good work canines, now get some time off". The Express Tribune. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "Police sniffer dogs, horses up for adoption". The Express Tribune. 6 June 2023. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "Maryam lauds ASP Naqvi for saving woman from violent mob". Pakistan Observer. 26 February 2024. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ a b "ASP Sheharbano to be awarded highest police award for exemplary courage". The Current. 26 February 2024. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ a b Asif Chaudhry (27 February 2024). "'Blasphemy' situation: ASP recommended for police medal". Dawn. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "COAS Asim Munir lauds ASP Shehrbano for saving woman from mob". Daily Pakistan. 28 February 2024. Archived from the original on 28 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Saudi royal treat for brave police officer ASP Shehrbano". www.geo.tv. Archived from the original on 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
- ^ a b "Brave police officer ASP Shehrbano receives a royal reward from Saudi Arabia". Archived from the original on 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
