In a clear violation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), police on Tuesday presented a high-profile female drug suspect, Anmol alias Pinky, before a judicial magistrate (South) in Karachi without handcuffs and under what appeared to be special protocol.
ڈرگ ڈیلر پنکی کے پاس کراچی میں دو لیبارٹریاں ہیں وہ خام مال منگواتی تھی اور ان لیبارٹریوں میں آئس کے علاوہ اور دیگر چیزیں بنوا کر ان پر اپنا لیبل لگواتی تھی اس کیس میں بہت ہائی پروفائل لوگ انوالو ہیں پولیس تفتیش کر رہی ہے کہ یہ لوگ خریدار ہیں یا بیچنے والے ہیں ! بلال نصیر ۔۔ pic.twitter.com/mtLXqdERqR
— AMJAD KHAN (@iAmjadKhann) May 13, 2026
According to police, Pinky was arrested a day earlier in Karachi’s Garden area. She is said to be a wanted suspect who had been absconding in 10 separate cases.
Police claimed to have recovered a weapon, cocaine, and other narcotics worth nearly Rs1.5 million from her possession. Investigators alleged that she operated a city-wide drug supply network and used online channels along with designated riders, including female riders, to distribute drugs across Karachi.
Following the hearing, the judicial magistrate sent the accused to jail on judicial remand.
The incident drew widespread criticism after a video surfaced online showing Pinky, wearing sunglasses and walking without handcuffs while being escorted by police officials at the court premises.
Taking notice of the apparent SOP violation, Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) Azad Khan ordered an inquiry into the conduct of the officers involved.
A spokesperson for the Karachi police chief said violations of laws and SOPs would not be tolerated and stressed that all police personnel are bound to follow official rules and regulations.
Sindh Inspector General (IG) Javed Alam Odho also took notice of the matter and sought a detailed report from the Karachi AIG. He ordered the immediate suspension of the investigation officer and staff found negligent and directed that a committee of senior officers be formed to ensure a transparent investigation.
Later, Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar also demanded a report from the Karachi AIG and called for a transparent inquiry.
The minister said strict action would be taken against anyone found responsible and announced that a joint investigation team (JIT) would be formed to investigate the matter.
Calling the alleged protocol given to the suspect “unacceptable,” Lanjar said any officers found violating SOPs should face legal action.
“Police uniform is a symbol of public trust,” he said, warning that misuse of authority would not be tolerated.
“The Sindh government will not compromise on the rule of law,” he added.
Later that night, the inquiry was handed over to the SSP South, while SHO Garden Police Station Hanif Sial, Investigation Officer Saeed Ahmed, and SIU Inspector Zafar Iqbal were suspended.
Drugs, weapon recovered: FIR
According to the FIR, Garden police raided a flat in the Garden West area after receiving intelligence reports that a woman was allegedly preparing and selling narcotics from the premises.
Police said the suspect, identified as Anmol alias Pinky, was arrested during the raid.
The FIR stated that officers recovered 1,540 grammes of cocaine and 6,970 grammes of chemicals and raw materials allegedly used in drug production. Police also claimed to have seized baking powder, ephedrine, ketamine, and cocaine hydrochloride from the apartment.
Investigators further said a 9mm pistol, two magazines, and 10 rounds were recovered during the search. According to the FIR, the suspect failed to produce a licence for the weapon.
Cash, mobile phones, blank cheques, and other items were also allegedly seized from the flat.
Police registered a narcotics case against the suspect, while a separate FIR under the Sindh Arms Act was lodged over the alleged recovery of the weapon.
Family disputes address in FIR
The case has also raised concerns among residents of the building after a family claimed that the address mentioned in the FIR belonged to their apartment.
The family said they had been living in the flat as tenants for the past eight years and had no connection to Anmol alias Pinky.
According to the family, their landlord asked them to vacate the apartment after media reports suggested the suspect had been arrested from their residence.
They questioned how their address appeared in the FIR and said police negligence had caused them severe mental distress.
