Sindh Police Inspector General Javed Odho stated on Tuesday that the alleged drug offender Anmol, known as “Pinky,” primarily lived in Lahore. This announcement came as authorities ramped up their efforts to dismantle narcotics trafficking networks and scrutinize associated financial transactions.
During a press briefing, Odho cautioned the public and media against glorifying the accused, emphasizing the dangers of turning drug traffickers into public icons. He highlighted ongoing operations targeting narcotics dealers, supported by the Sindh government, which have led to the arrest of over 1,000 individuals connected to drug-related offenses.
Odho stressed that law enforcement will take strict action against those involved in drug distribution and urged citizens to assist by providing information and cooperating as witnesses in court proceedings. He drew a clear distinction between drug users and those who profit from selling narcotics.
In a significant development, the Federal Investigation Agency has been involved to investigate banking records linked to the suspect, with authorities suspecting the use of multiple financial accounts. The accused faces numerous criminal charges, including cases filed by Pakistan’s anti-narcotics authorities.
The police chief also revealed that Sindh Police have recovered more than 500 million rupees through challans and warned that tampering with vehicle number plates will also be met with legal action. To further strengthen anti-narcotics efforts, a dedicated task force is being established, and the public is encouraged to share any relevant information about drug trafficking activities.
On Monday, “Pinky” was presented before a court at the Judicial Complex under heavy security in connection with a case registered at the Baghdadi police station involving alleged drug use and murder. The suspect appeared before a judicial magistrate, where police requested an extension of her physical remand. Access to the courtroom was restricted for media and the public.
During the hearing, the suspect reacted vocally upon seeing journalists, leading police to remove media personnel from the courtroom entrance to restore order. She reportedly threatened the investigating officer inside the courtroom and later claimed to have endured mistreatment while in custody. She alleged that the Station Investigation Officer slapped her and that the Investigating Officer threatened her, demanding that she name individuals Muneeb Butt and Raja Pervez. The accused also stated she had been detained for 20 days.
Her lawyer, Liaquat Gabol, submitted a power of attorney during the court proceedings. The investigating officer reiterated the request for an extended physical remand, citing a murder case registered against the suspect.
Following the initial hearing, the court ordered the removal of media and public from the courtroom, continuing the session in-camera. Separately, the court granted physical remand for the suspect until May 22 in a case registered at the SIU police station.
Additionally, the court extended her physical remand by two days in the Baghdadi police station murder case. In other developments, the suspect was sent on judicial remand in two cases filed at the Garden police station concerning narcotics and illegal weapons. She was also placed on judicial remand in multiple cases registered at the Gizri police station (six cases) and Darakhshan police station (five cases). Furthermore, a Malir court sent her on judicial remand in a case registered at the Sachal police station.
Earlier, during a previous court appearance in Karachi, the suspect claimed she had been tortured, falsely implicated, and coerced into naming others during interrogation. She was produced before a judicial magistrate in Karachi’s South district for a hearing related to narcotics and other charges, where officials sought to extend her physical remand.
