Web Desk: Investigators probing a major narcotics trafficking case have recovered more than 100 gigabytes of digital data from the mobile phone of a suspected drug dealer known as Anmol alias Pinky, according to officials familiar with the investigation.
The digital evidence, obtained through a forensic examination conducted by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), has been handed over to the investigating officer and is expected to play a key role in the ongoing inquiry.
According to investigative sources, the forensic review recovered more than 75,000 messages from the suspect’s mobile device, along with records of communications involving over 13,000 individuals.
Authorities also retrieved online transaction records, bank deposit slips and screenshots linked to financial activities, adding to what investigators describe as a substantial body of digital evidence.
The report further revealed that the suspect operated two WhatsApp accounts on a single device, using a standard account on one number and a business account on another.
Officials said investigators are continuing to analyze the recovered material to identify additional links, financial transactions and potential associates connected to the alleged network.
The latest findings come after police submitted an interim charge sheet in a narcotics case against Anmol and several co-accused before a judicial magistrate’s court in Karachi’s South district.
Police have declared five suspects identified as Humaera, Sabira, Aina, Aijaz and Hamza as absconders in the case.
According to the charge sheet, Anmol allegedly remained involved in the production and distribution of narcotics for approximately 16 years. Investigators claim she learned cocaine production techniques from her former husband, Rana Nasir, and later established her own operation following their separation.
The document alleges that the suspect frequently changed residences between Karachi and Lahore to avoid detection.
Investigators allege that the operation initially relied on co-accused Sabira to transport cocaine to Karachi through intercity bus services. According to the charge sheet, she was paid Rs50,000 for each delivery.
After an account linked to the operation was reportedly frozen in 2019, investigators say accounts were opened in Sabira’s name. Following her arrest, another alleged associate, Humaera, was reportedly used to facilitate transactions.
The charge sheet further alleges that another co-accused, Aina, received Rs70,000 per trip, while three delivery riders identified as Aijaz, Hamza and Aqib were allegedly involved in distribution activities in Karachi.
Authorities believe the suspect managed narcotics sales through online channels and directed customers to deposit payments into accounts allegedly operated by individuals identified as Zeeshan and Sohail.
According to the charge sheet, once payment screenshots were received, narcotics were allegedly dispatched to customers through delivery riders.
Investigators identified five bank accounts linked to Zeeshan and two linked to Sohail. One of Zeeshan’s accounts reportedly recorded transactions amounting to tens of millions of rupees, according to investigators.
The charge sheet also alleges that multiple accounts were opened in the name of another suspect, Sameer. Authorities said an ATM card belonging to Sameer was recovered from Anmol’s possession during the investigation.
Investigators claim that a Lahore-based bank account linked to the suspect contained approximately Rs64.9 million.
The charge sheet alleges that cocaine was sold at Rs20,000 per gram, while a higher-grade product referred to as “Golden Stuff” was sold for Rs40,000 per gram.
Authorities further stated that a total of 27 criminal cases related to narcotics have been registered against the suspect in Karachi and Lahore.
The investigating officer said a request has been sent to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to obtain the suspect’s travel history as part of efforts to trace potential domestic and international connections.
Meanwhile, narcotics and other items recovered during the operation have been sent for chemical examination. Officials said the final charge sheet will be submitted once reports from relevant agencies and forensic laboratories are received.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no final judicial determination has yet been made regarding the allegations contained in the charge sheet.
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