A female station house officer (SHO) sustained injuries in an alleged attack by a mob reportedly for being stopped to offer Friday’s congregational prayers in Peerabad area of Orangi Town amid lockdown.
The police officer, identified as Sharafat Khan, reached the area after getting information for the violation of a complete lockdown imposed by the provincial government during 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm in order to curb spread of COVID-19 pandemic. SHO Sharafat Khan faced a terrible situation when the mob started hurling stones at the police team. She sustained wounds in the mob attack, however, the situation was brought into control by the police team immediately arrived at the site. It is unconfirmed whether any arrest was made over the alleged attack or not.
The judicial magistrate has taken notice of the incident and directed Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) West to submit a detailed report into the matter. The officer was enforcing the provincial orders, remarked the magistrate besides ordering concerned authorities to take stern action against the violators and attackers.
Mob attacks female SHO outside mosque
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