Karachi Police have arrested a woman identified as Anmol, also known as “Pinky.” She is accused of running a drug supply network across the city. She is currently in custody on a three-day physical remand granted by a local court.
Police say multiple cases were registered against Pinky under the Anti-Narcotics Act between 2021 and 2024. She was arrested from the Garden area of Karachi. Officers claim she was already wanted in several cases.
ALSO READ
Pakistan maintains fuel supply amid global oil shock
Authorities also say they recovered drugs and weapons from her possession. The alleged recovery includes cocaine, raw material, and items worth around Rs1.5 million.
Investigators told the court that about 1,540 grams of cocaine and 6,970 grams of raw material were seized during the operation. Police say she was actively operating a drug supply network in Karachi.
The case saw a procedural twist in court. Pinky was first sent to judicial custody until May 25. However, investigators later requested physical remand. They argued they needed custody to trace the drug supply chain, investigate financial links, and verify her criminal record. The court then approved a three-day physical remand.
Voice notes recovered
Police say they recovered multiple audio messages from Pinky’s mobile phone. In one alleged voice note, she warned associates about a possible arrest. She also suggested her operations would continue through another person if she was detained.
According to investigators, she named a male associate who would allegedly continue running the network using the same phone number.
Inquiry and administrative changes
In a separate development, SSP South was removed from the inquiry related to the case. DIG West Irfan Baloch has now been appointed to lead the investigation.
He has been tasked with reviewing all issues raised during Pinky’s court appearance, including alleged protocol violations. Authorities have asked for a report within three days. Senior officials have also warned of strict action if any negligence or misconduct is found.
Criminal record details
Court documents submitted by investigators state that several Anti-Narcotics Act cases were registered against Pinky between 2021 and 2024.
Prosecutors had requested custody until May 25. They said it was necessary to trace the source of the drugs and uncover the financial network behind the operation. The court initially denied physical remand and placed her in judicial custody.
The court also noted that Pinky did not accuse police of torture or misconduct during proceedings.
Link to Lahore
Lahore Police said Pinky had been living in the city before she went into hiding. Her brother, Riaz Baloch, was arrested earlier in a drug-related case registered at Kot Lakhpat Police Station.
Investigators say her name surfaced during a probe into a drug trafficking attempt in Shadab Colony involving a luxury vehicle. During questioning, her brother allegedly identified her as the woman who escaped the scene.
Police also said she had been living in a private housing area in Kot Lakhpat with her family before disappearing. However, Punjab Police stated that she does not appear in their official criminal database.