Anoosh Masood Chaudhry
Dr. Anoosh Masood Chaudhry انوش مسعود چوہدری | |
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| Ordered to report at Establishment Division Islamabad | |
Assistant Superintendent of Police, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police | |
| In office 11 December 2014 – Unknown | |
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| Nationality |  MBBS ) |
Anoosh Masood Chaudhry (
Education
She completed her
Career
She completed a year-long house job at
Initially joining
On October 20, 2018, she was posted to Lahore as Additional SP of the investigation department of
In the first few months of 2019, Lahore's Investigation Headquarters evaluated her performance and declared her the most outstanding officer of the investigation wing out of all SPs serving the six divisions of Lahore.[7]
On May 1, 2019, she was posted as SP of Punjab Police Headquarters in Lahore.[8]
On September 26, 2019, she was appointed Deputy Director Administration for Elite Police of Punjab in Lahore by Inspector General Arif Nawaz Khan.[9]
On December 8, 2020, she was prematurely transferred and directed to report to the Establishment Division by IGP Dr. Inam Ghani.
In May 2022, Chaudhry was appointed as Senior Superintendent (SSP) of Lahore's Operations Wing, becoming the first female police officer posted as SSP Operations Lahore.[10]
Work for women's empowerment
Chaudhry[11] has been an advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment within the police force. She has worked to increase the participation of women in law enforcement and to address the challenges they face in male-dominated environments.
Chaudhry has spoken at several forums and conferences to raise awareness about the need for gender-sensitive policing and the importance of women's inclusion in law enforcement. She has also organized training programs for female police officers to enhance their professional skills and improve their access to promotions.
In addition, Chaudhry has been actively involved in initiatives to address gender-based violence and to promote women's rights in the broader community. She has been a strong advocate for the use of community policing strategies to improve public safety and to build trust between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.[12]
Chaudhry's efforts have earned her recognition both nationally and internationally. In 2020, she was awarded the International Women of Courage Award by the U.S. Department of State in recognition of her contributions to advancing women's rights and promoting gender equality in Pakistan.
Family
Her husband is from Abbottabad, and she also has a daughter.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Female cop declared Lahore's best crime fighter for 2018 | Pakistan Today". www.pakistantoday.com.pk.
- ^ "Dr Anoosh Masood Chaudhry PSP 34th-2011" (PDF). The All Papers. 1 March 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Woman police officer declared the best crime fighter of the year". En.dailypakistan.com.pk. 2019-01-16. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
- ^ a b "Female ASP takes charge". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (October 20, 2018). "21 police officers transferred". DAWN.COM.
- ^ "SP Anoosh gets first position in crime fighting". Nation.com.pk. 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
- ^ Chaudhry, Asif (April 11, 2019). "Woman SP tops performance test". DAWN.COM.
- ^ "DIG Operations, other police officers transferred". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ "IGP, Punjab has issued transfer posting order of 01 Police Officer. | Punjab Police". www.punjabpolice.gov.pk.
- ^ "First woman to head Lahore police operations". Dawn. 28 May 2022.
- ^ Dr Anoosh Masood Chaudhry First Woman to be appointed as Assistant Superintendent in 2014, retrieved 2023-04-18
- ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2022-05-28). "First woman to head Lahore police operations". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
