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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Off-duty NYPD cop Chowdhury Nafees released from the hospital after horrific beating, robbery by masked thugs
The off-duty NYPD cop who was savagely beaten and robbed at knifepoint in the Bronx by two masked brutes was finally released from the hospital Wednesday to raucous applause from his fellow officers. Officer Chowdhury Nafees, who hasn't been identified publicly until now, was discharged from Jacobi Medical Center Wednesday afternoon — four days after the sick attack left him nursing multiple severe facial fractures. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and scores of other cops gave him a guard of honor as the 27-year-old was escorted from the hospital in a wheelchair. Nafees, who was flanked by his family, could be seen saluting his comrades as he was led to a waiting NYPD vehicle. 'Saluting our injured brother,' the Police Benevolent Association union posted on X alongside video of the hero's exit. 'While he has a long road ahead, he will fight hard to get back to work. In the meantime, we will fight to bring the two individuals responsible for such unspeakable violence against a NYC police officer to justice.' Nafees' discharge came just as the NYPD revealed they had finally nabbed both suspects wanted over the brutal caught-on-camera attack on one of New York's Finest. Wayne Lucas, 22, was taken into custody leaving a house in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, according to police. The suspect was wearing a wig in an unsuccessful bid to hide his identity, law enforcement sources alleged accomplice, Taveon Hargrove, 23, was collared in Virginia on Tuesday. 'Come for one of us and you'll have the full force of the NYPD coming for you,' the police commissioner said Wednesday in the wake of the arrests. The pair are accused of pinning the Nafees to the ground at knifepoint and then stomping on his face on St. Peter's Ave. in Westchester Square early Saturday, cops said. Footage of the saga showed one of two masked goons holding a blade to the cop's neck as the other rifled through the victim's pockets — allegedly making off with his Glock 19 9mm service weapon and a handful of his belongings. Before fleeing, the suspects could be seen pummeling the officer multiple times in the face and booting him in the head.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Assaults on NYPD officers surge 63% over six years — and experts warn troubling trend won't end soon
Assaults on NYC cops have surged a shocking 63% over the past six years — and police officers and experts warned this week that the trend will continue because of a criminal-friendly justice system that fails to 'deliver any consequences.' There have been 970 assaults on uniformed police officers in the city so far this year, up from the 595 officers attacked at the same point in pre-pandemic 2019, NYPD data show. The number of assaulted cops, which includes all city law enforcement officers, is up 57% so far this year compared to the same span three years ago, and climbed 4% compared to the same period last year, the data show. The stats emerged amid a spate of recent attacks on cops, including: A maniac chomped off the tip of a sergeant's finger, and then went on to sucker-slap an innocent 9-year-old girl in Queens on May 10. Feliz Enrique, 31, walked up to the youngster as she was playing on a Glendale street, asked her name, then smacked her in the face without any warning, Queens DA Melissa Katz alleged. A Times Square officer who was punched in the jaw at 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday while trying to lead the man safely out of traffic. After Aaron Domsky, 21, a Californian, allegedly attacked the officer, he also slapped a 19-year-old woman in the face and drove his elbow into the back of a 35-year-old woman's head, according to a criminal complaint filed in Manhattan Criminal Court. NYPD housing officer Chowdhury Nafees, 27, was brutally beaten and robbed by two goons while headed home from work last Saturday in the Bronx, leaving him semi-conscious and with severe facial injuries, including a broken orbital socket. Nafees' younger brother, Chowdhury Navid, said his brother was telling the masked men to just take his belongings during the May 24 attack because he wanted to get through the ordeal. 'He was on his way home … and suddenly these two perpetrators out of nowhere, one with a knife and the other with a gun, they disarmed him and they robbed him,' Navid, 24, told The Post. 'My brother initially didn't want to reveal his identity,' Navid said, adding that Nafees told the robbers to take his wallet and money. 'They saw the uniform and they were like 'Oh, s–t, this is a f—ing cop.'' But that didn't stop them — it made the beatdown even worse, the brother said. 'After that, they assaulted him because he was a cop,' the brother said. 'There was no other reason. He was cooperating so that he could get away without any harm. Their anger toward the police department and the criminal justice system was deep enough for them to continue hurting my brother.' The rookie officer, who joined the NYPD in September, had a knife placed to his throat as he was robbed of his gun, shield and phone on St. Peter's Avenue in Westchester Square, video of the attack showed. One of the goons even kicked Nafees in the face before fleeing. The officer underwent successful surgery on his eye at Jacobi Hospital and was sent home Wednesday, the brother said. 'I don't want this to happen to anybody, not just my brother because he's a police officer,' he said, adding that his family was considering moving away from the city. 'I don't want anyone to face anything like this ever.' Robert Garland, a retired NYPD detective and founder of which is hosting a fundraiser for Nafees, said the men should face an extended prison sentence for assaulting a police officer. 'If they're not brought to proper justice, others will know,' said Garland, adding that other criminals will assume they can do the same. 'They'll think, 'I'm going to go out there and I'm going to beat up a cop,'' he said. ''I'll only go to jail for a few years.'' One of the alleged culprits, Taveon Hargrove, 23, was arrested Tuesday in Virginia, where investigators believe he fled to a family friend's home. Fellow suspect, 23-year-old Wayne Lucas was also nabbed in Virginia — wearing a long wig as a disguise, police said. The revolving-door criminal justice system in the city is leading to the increase in assaults, said retired NYPD sergeant and adjunct professor at Penn State University-Lehigh Valley, Joseph Giacalone. 'You have DAs like Alan Bragg who don't even want to prosecute felony assaults against cops,' he said. 'So where's the deterrence? You have a criminal justice system that's a revolving door and people are getting arrested 40, 50, 60 times. The cops are dealing with people out on the streets who are really bad.' 'I think it actually just gets worse,' he warned. 'I think people have just lost respect for the NYPD.' One retired veteran NYPD detective believes more cops are being assaulted because they're taught to deescalate situations. 'It's always deescalate and never take control, which often emboldens perp and gives them an advantage,' the retired officer said. PBA President Patrick Hendry blamed a lack of fear of assaulting cops on a dearth of consequences. 'When these two vicious criminals found out they were attacking a police officer, they didn't get scared and run away,' he said. 'They beat him even harder. These assault statistics are a product of the same criminal mindset. 'They have no fear because they don't believe the justice system will deliver any consequences.' Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch vowed a swift response to any assaults on police officers. 'Attack one of our own and you will get the full force of the greatest police department in the world coming for you,' she wrote on X.
New York Post
6 days ago
- New York Post
Off-duty NYPD cop Chowdhury Nafees released from the hospital after horrific beating, robbery by masked thugs
The off-duty NYPD cop who was savagely beaten and robbed at knifepoint in the Bronx by two masked brutes was finally released from the hospital Wednesday to raucous applause from his fellow officers. Officer Chowdhury Nafees, who hasn't been identified publicly until now, was discharged from Jacobi Medical Center Wednesday afternoon — four days after the sick attack left him nursing multiple severe facial fractures. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and scores of other cops gave him a guard of honor as the 27-year-old was escorted from the hospital in a wheelchair. 3 Chowdhury Nafees was discharged from Jacobi Medical Center Wednesday afternoon. @NYPDPC Nafees, who was flanked by his family, could be seen saluting his comrades as he was led to a waiting NYPD vehicle. 'Saluting our injured brother,' the Police Benevolent Association union posted on X alongside video of the hero's exit. 'While he has a long road ahead, he will fight hard to get back to work. In the meantime, we will fight to bring the two individuals responsible for such unspeakable violence against a NYC police officer to justice.' 3 Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and scores of other cops gave him a guard of honor as he was escorted out. @NYPDPC Nafees' discharge came just as the NYPD revealed they had finally nabbed both suspects wanted over the brutal caught-on-camera attack on one of New York's Finest. Wayne Lucas, 22, was taken into custody leaving a house in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, according to police. The suspect was wearing a wig in an unsuccessful bid to hide his identity, law enforcement sources said. His alleged accomplice, Taveon Hargrove, 23, was collared in Virginia on Tuesday. 3 The sick attack left Nafees with multiple severe facial fractures. DCPI 'Come for one of us and you'll have the full force of the NYPD coming for you,' the police commissioner said Wednesday in the wake of the arrests. The pair are accused of pinning the Nafees to the ground at knifepoint and then stomping on his face on St. Peter's Ave. in Westchester Square early Saturday, cops said. Footage of the saga showed one of two masked goons holding a blade to the cop's neck as the other rifled through the victim's pockets — allegedly making off with his Glock 19 9mm service weapon and a handful of his belongings. Before fleeing, the suspects could be seen pummeling the officer multiple times in the face and booting him in the head.
Express Tribune
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Maryam Nafees isn't taking it from anyone
Pakistani actor Maryam Nafees isn't one to stay silent when it comes to protecting her boundaries, and this week was no different. On Monday, she invited her followers to ask her questions through her Instagram stories. But things took a turn when someone asked: "When will you have a second child?" Nafees didn't let the question slide. She hit back with a sharp and pointed response: "Are you a midwife?" She went on to explain, "It's unbelievable the amount of people asking this question. When will all of us learn?" The message was clear: questions about someone's reproductive choices are not only inappropriate but also deeply personal and invasive. Her response quickly gained traction across social media, with many applauding her for calling out the entitlement people often display when it comes to women's bodies and life choices. One person commented, "What else do you expect from uneducated people?" In a society where women are routinely expected to adhere to timelines around marriage, childbirth, and motherhood, Nafees' clapback served as a necessary reminder that these expectations are outdated and unwelcome. The actor has previously used her platform to speak out on gendered issues. In August 2024, appearing on a podcast with Adnan Faisal, she emphasised the need for equal societal restrictions for both men and women, stating that if daughters are expected to return home before dark, sons should be subject to the same curfews. She argued that such measures would contribute to a safer society for all. The Diyare Dil actor, who welcomed her first child, a baby boy named Eesa, in March, has frequently shared glimpses of motherhood on social media. She and her husband, Amaan Ahmed, a filmmaker, often post family updates. The couple got married in a close-knit ceremony in March 2022. Despite her openness, Nafees has made it clear that questions about personal decisions, especially regarding family planning, cross a line.
