In a chaotic turn of events at Lahore’s Ichra Bazaar, on Sunday, ASP Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi emerged as a hero as she bravely intervened to protect a woman from an aggressive mob. The incident unfolded when the crowd targeted the woman over Arabic letters on her clothes, mistaking them for Quranic verses.
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ASP Syed Sherbano Naqvi’s swift and courageous response garnered widespread praise with many lauding her for preventing a potential tragedy. Videos capturing the rescue went viral, leading to recommendations for the prestigious Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal for the officer. Later, the Punjab Police also officially acknowledged ASP Naqvi’s heroic actions.
The targeted dress:
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Further investigations revealed that the Arabic letters on the dress were part of a design from a Kuwaiti brand, emphasizing that they were not Quranic verses. When the brand designer was asked what those words actually meant, she explained that they meant “Life & Beautiful”. The incident ignited a debate on social media, with contrasting opinions on religious sensitivity and the need for a more tolerant society.
While some commended ASP Naqvi for her decisive actions, highlighting the rarity of such intervention in mob situations, others expressed frustration over the intolerance prevalent in society. “ASP Sherbano does deserve praise for saving that woman’s life because I’ve seen policemen standby or even contribute during crowd lynchings when similar cases have occurred in the past”, a user shared.
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Amid the controversy, the Kuwaiti brand Semplicita found itself entangled in the situation, issuing a statement urging Pakistanis to refrain from sending disturbing messages. The brand clarified that it had no connection to the incident, emphasized its Kuwaiti origin, and explained that Arabic words were used in its designs due to language considerations.
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