Preliminary challan filed against 'Pinky' in drug case

16 witnesses named as police detail cocaine recovery and online drug network

KARACHI:

Police have submitted a preliminary challan before the judicial magistrate (District South) in a high-profile narcotics case against alleged "Cocaine Queen" Anmol, alias Pinky, detailing an extensive drug trafficking network operating between Karachi and Lahore.

According to the challan submitted by Garden police on Monday, 16 witnesses have been included in the case, while multiple accused have been nominated and arrested. Those in custody include Pinky, Zeeshan-ur-Rehman, Sohail-ur-Rehman, and Muhammad Sameer. Fugitive suspects identified in the case include Basil Amika, Humaira, and Sabra Bibi.

The police stated that during the arrest on May 11 from a flat in Garden, 1,240 grams of prepared cocaine, 15 capsules containing 300 grams of cocaine, cash, and drug-manufacturing equipment were recovered.

The challan claims that the accused has been involved in narcotics activities since 2018, with cases registered against her in both Karachi and Lahore up to 2026. Due to absconding, her CNIC, passport, and bank accounts have reportedly been blocked.

Investigators further alleged that Pinky learned drug preparation techniques from her former husband and continued the trade after their separation. She is accused of distributing cocaine through a network targeting upscale areas of Karachi, educational institutions, and private parties.

The challan states that the accused frequently changed locations between Karachi and Lahore while operating an organised supply chain. Initially, narcotics were allegedly transported via co-accused Sabra through local transport routes, with payments made per consignment.

Following Sabra's arrest in a 2019 ANF case, the network allegedly expanded by opening accounts in her name and later involving other co-accused, including Humaira and Basil Amika, for logistics and delivery.

Digital forensic analysis of mobile phones reportedly revealed the involvement of riders identified as Azaaz, Hamza, and Aqib. The challan claims the group facilitated online sales via WhatsApp, with payments routed through multiple bank accounts operated by co-accused Zeeshan and Sohail.

According to investigators, payment confirmations were shared through screenshots, after which drugs were delivered through riders.