KARACHI: A Judicial Magistrate court has issued a notice to the state prosecutor regarding a police petition seeking permission to record the voice of suspected drug dealer Anmol alias Pinky. The police have requested to send her voice samples and other digital evidence to a forensic laboratory in Punjab for verification.
According to the police petition, investigators possess digital evidence including voice messages and call recordings. However, during interrogation, the accused denied ownership of the audio, claiming the voice was not hers. To resolve this, the police sought the court’s permission to record her voice inside jail and dispatch all digital evidence to Punjab for forensic analysis, which would conclusively verify her voice.
Bail Verdict Deferred for Facilitators
Meanwhile, the District and Sessions Judge (South) deferred the verdict on the bail applications of Pinky’s alleged facilitators, Sohail-ur-Rehman and Zeeshan-ur-Rehman, until June 10.
During the hearing, the Investigating Officer (IO) submitted the forensic report of the suspects’ WhatsApp and video chats. Deputy District Prosecutor Arif Sitai opposed the bail, arguing that while Zeeshan claimed a monthly income of PKR 50,000, millions of rupees had been transacted through his bank accounts, rendering the suspects ineligible for bail.
Murder Case Hearing Adjourned
Separately, a City Court heard a murder case against Anmol Pinky. The police requested additional time to submit the interim charge sheet (challan). The IO informed the court that the challan had been sent to high-ranking police officials for approval and would be presented as soon as it was signed. The court granted the extension until June 9.
The murder case was registered against Pinky at the Baghdadi Police Station on the complaint of Sheroz, a resident of Lines Area.
Millions Transacted Through Fake Salary Account
In a parallel development, investigations have revealed suspicious financial activities involving a fake salary account operated by Pinky at a foreign multinational bank in the New Garden Town branch, Lahore.
According to an investigation report dated July 1, 2021, compiled by Sub-Inspector Sobia Irum of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) regarding a 2019 case (FIR 63/19), Pinky was falsely shown as an employee of a private company.
The bank statement revealed that transactions amounting to PKR 63,988,912 (over 63.9 million) were made through this account while the suspect was absconding. However, when the IO visited the registered company address at 9/10 Chatta Plaza, First Floor, Chouburji, Lahore, no such company existed. The documents submitted to the bank were found to be completely forged, raising serious questions about the bank’s Know Your Customer (KYC) and verification protocols.
