Sabahat Sarwar
Karachi: In a major breakthrough against organized narcotics networks, City Police in coordination with a civil intelligence agency conducted an intelligence-based operation and arrested Karachi’s highly wanted cocaine dealer Anmol alias Pinky.
According to officials, the accused was found in possession of a pistol, cocaine worth millions of rupees, chemicals and other narcotics during the raid. Police sources revealed that Anmol alias Pinky had been absconding in more than a dozen criminal cases and was wanted by law enforcement agencies for the past ten years.
Investigators stated that the accused had been operating a well-organized and extensive drug trafficking network across Karachi. She allegedly supplied cocaine in upscale localities including Clifton and DHA through online ride-hailing services in an attempt to avoid detection by law enforcement agencies. Further investigations disclosed that the suspect used female couriers to make the network more secure and difficult to trace, while modern and covert methods were adopted for narcotics distribution throughout the city.
However, controversy emerged after the accused was produced before the court without handcuffs. Videos circulating on social media showed Pinky walking ahead during the court appearance while the investigating officer followed behind and was even seen guiding her through the premises.
Meanwhile, IG Sindh Javed Alam Odho had taken serious notice of the apparent violation of SOPs and prison rules during the suspect’s court appearance. The IG Sindh directed Additional IG Karachi to submit a detailed preliminary report and ordered the immediate suspension of the concerned investigating officer and staff allegedly responsible for negligence and misconduct, He also ordered the formation of a high-level inquiry committee comprising senior officers to ensure a transparent investigation into the matter.
Police had sought a 14-day physical remand of the accused, but the court rejected the request and remanded her to judicial custody instead. The court also directed the investigating officer to submit the challan within fourteen days.
