Sonia Shamroz Khan (SSP KP Police)
Sonia Shamroz Khan, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has been honoured with an international award for her role to curb violence against women. The International Association of Women Police (IAWP), presented the “Officer of the year Award” to Ms Khan at in Sep 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.
Hailing from district Abbottabad, Sonia Shamroz Khan the daughter of Shamroz Khan Jadoon began her career as an ASP in Abbottabad and demonstrated her exceptional skills during her tenure as DPO of Chitral for two years. Currently, she serves as the DPO of Battagram.
Having received her primary education in Abbottabad, she pursued a degree in IT before completing an MBA. With a scholarship for her academic excellence, she obtained a degree in Criminology, focusing on Women’s Violence and Conflict, from a university in England.
Khan has served at various key positions, including DPO Chitral as first DPO in KP and head of KP Police training Centre. She is known for establishing a special complaint cell to combat forced marriages and other women related issues.
She implemented various initiatives, including a complaint cell, to prevent forced marriages of women. She also collaborated with national and international organizations to advocate for women’s rights. Her concerted efforts significantly contributed to a notable reduction in the number of female suicides in Chitral.
