NOWSHERA: The district administration of Nowshera has imposed restrictions under Section 144 following weather alerts issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warning of heavy monsoon rains and possible glacial outburst floods across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to officials, the current monsoon season is expected to bring intense rainfall, particularly in the upper regions, which may lead to rising water levels in the Kabul River, the Indus River, and connected seasonal streams passing through Nowshera.
On account of that, the district administration has declared that people should be restricted from going to rivers and nearby areas for any activities like grazing of cattle, swimming, fishing or boating in rivers.
The notice was passed under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code as it aims to prevent any loss of life in high-risk weather conditions.
DC Nowshera, Gohar Zaman Wazir, asked the residents to adhere to the instructions provided by the district administration as protecting lives and property always remains the top priority.
Authorities have also called upon the citizens to refrain from moving around in rivers during the monsoon season.
Sonia Shamroz Makes History as Nowshera’s First Female DPO
Meanwhile, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has appointed Sonia Shamroz as the first-ever woman to serve as District Police Officer (DPO) in Nowshera, marking a significant milestone for women’s representation in the province’s police force.
Sonia Shamroz has been appointed as the new DPO of Nowshera by the Additional Inspector General (AIG) Establishment and has formally assumed charge of the office.
A highly accomplished police officer, Sonia holds an international fellowship in criminology from the United Kingdom. She has also received the Best Woman Officer in Asia award in recognition of her professional excellence and contributions to policing.
It is considered a historic move for the better representation of women in high ranks within law enforcement agencies. It is expected that she would contribute something new in terms of policing and administration to the district.
The appointment of Sonia Shamroz as DPO would herald a new era of good governance and professionalism at Nowshera Police.
