A woman clad in a dress adorned with Arabic calligraphy found herself surrounded by an enraged mob in Lahore, allegedly due to suspicions of blasphemy triggered by the Arabic script spelling out “Halwa” on her attire.
Promptly informed of the situation, ASP Gulberg Shahrabano Naqvi swiftly arrived at the scene, risking her own safety to extricate the woman from the hostile crowd. A video capturing the courageous act of ASP Naqvi went viral on social media platforms. In the footage, the female police officer can be seen reassuring the agitated crowd that appropriate legal action would be taken if any wrongdoing was found. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz hailed the bravery and sagacity displayed by ASP Shahrabano, emphasizing that her timely intervention averted a potential tragedy. Maryam Nawaz extended gratitude to ASP Shahrabano, underscoring the pride felt for her unwavering commitment to upholding both the law and humanity despite daunting challenges.