A judicial magistrate in Karachi on Thursday sent alleged drug dealer Anmol alias Pinky, popularly known as the “Cocaine Queen”, to jail on judicial remand in multiple criminal cases after rejecting police requests for an extension in her physical remand.

The accused was produced before the court at the Karachi Judicial Complex amid tight security during hearings related to murder and narcotics cases registered against her.

During the proceedings, investigating officers and prosecutors argued that further interrogation of the suspect was required to uncover details of an alleged narcotics network and sought an extension in physical remand.

The prosecution told the court that riders linked to Pinky had already been arrested in cases registered at Boat Basin and Defence police stations, while the suspect herself had remained absconding in the cases for some time.

Prosecutors maintained that further custody was essential to complete investigations into the alleged drug network and related criminal activities.

However, the court rejected the police plea and ordered that the accused be shifted to jail on judicial remand in all pending cases.

The court also directed investigating officers to submit challans in the cases at the next hearing and complete investigations within the stipulated time to allow trial proceedings to move forward.

Police officials said the suspect was brought to the Judicial Complex under extraordinary security arrangements, with heavy police deployment in and around the area.

Authorities also imposed restrictions on journalists entering the Judicial Complex during the hearing, while security around the Central Jail and adjoining areas was placed on high alert.

According to police, more than 16 cases have been registered against Pinky at various police stations across Karachi, including charges related to murder, drug trafficking, illegal weapons possession and other serious offences.

Investigators said cases against the accused are registered at Darakhshan, Gizri, Baghdadi, Garden, Boat Basin and Defence police stations, while investigations into the alleged narcotics network remain underway.