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A court in Karachi on Tuesday approved a three-day physical remand of alleged drug peddler Anmol alias ‘Pinky’, allowing police to continue investigations.
According to the prosecution, the remand will last until May 22, covering all four cases registered against her.
The remand has been granted for cases, including those filed in Darakhshan and Guzri police stations, among others.
Meanwhile, police investigators revealed that Anmol Pinky’s network used the name of a popular online shopping brand for drug distribution.
An investigative committee has submitted its report to the Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP).
According to sources, the report names several police officers and personnel who are accused of negligence or having possible links to Anmol Pinky’s drug network.
The report, prepared by DIG West Irfan Baloch, has been sent to the IGP and Karachi Police Chief. Statements from more than ten police officers were recorded during the investigation, and disciplinary action has been recommended against some personnel.
The report pointed out major procedural lapses, including the provision of a mobile phone to the accused during court appearances — a clear violation of security protocols.
The investigators were also able to track communications between Anmol Pinky and a police officer from Garden Police Station with messages shared on WhatsApp.
The sources also revealed that Anmol Pinky’s network allegedly used a well-known online shopping brand to sell methamphetamine, employing the brand’s packaging to avoid suspicion.
A secret video recorded months ago shows a customer receiving a parcel from a delivery rider, who reportedly earned Rs500 per delivery.
Most riders were unaware that the parcels contained drugs. During one operation, authorities opened a parcel to find methamphetamine inside.
Police officials stated that the investigation is being expanded to include all individuals involved in the online drug distribution network.
Speaking at a press conference, Sindh IGP Javed Odho said Anmol Pinky’s network involves several credible names and that many more individuals could be linked to her operations.
He urged the public not to glamorise Anmol Pinky, emphasising that her activities were mostly based in Lahore.
“Through the cooperation of the Sindh government, we have been working to eradicate narcotics and have apprehended over a thousand criminals,” said Odho.
“Those involved in drugs will not be spared. Combating narcotics is the responsibility of every citizen.”
Odho added that a task force is being established, and citizens are encouraged to provide information and testify in court.
He noted that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been involved in investigating bank transactions linked to Anmol Pinky, highlighting that there may be multiple accounts.
He confirmed that several cases have been registered against Anmol Pinky, including cases with the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF).