Over the weekend, a viral podcast clip involving Pakistani police officer Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi (often referred to as ACP or ASP Shehrbano) sparked significant social media debate, with many critics labeling it a staged PR stunt.
While recording a podcast, Shehrbano reportedly received an urgent call from a Station House Officer (SHO) regarding a murder case.
#ShehrbanoNaqvi under fire after podcast clip goes viral pic.twitter.com/5aEbDhn8xC
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She paused the recording immediately to attend to the matter.
Within approximately one hour, she returned to the set to finish the interview.
Upon her return, she casually remarked, “Murder hogya tha” (A murder had happened), implying she had already resolved the case or registered the necessary FIR in that short timeframe.
Public Reaction
The clip led to polarized reactions across social media platforms.
Many users mocked the incident as a “failed PR stunt,” questioning the logistics of resolving or legally processing a murder case in under an hour.
Dhurandhar ka sequel aa gya hai guys. pic.twitter.com/7roNKeDt8Y
— 🦢 (@LeafandCompass) December 20, 2025
Some viewers defended her, citing it as an example of “exemplary dedication to duty” and professionalism.
Reports from earlier in 2025 indicated that Shehrbano had previously faced reprimands or bans from senior police officials for controversial statements made during podcast appearances that were perceived as portraying the police force negatively.
Shehrbano Naqvi gained initial fame for her role in rescuing a woman from a mob in Lahore’s Ichra Bazaar in 2024.
However, her frequent media and podcast appearances throughout 2024 and 2025, covering topics from police rules to personal life, have consistently drawn both high praise and intense public scrutiny regarding the line between public service and self-promotion.
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