Punjab Police Seek Custody of Viral Drug Case Suspect Anmol Pinky
Punjab police are preparing to seek custody of Anmol alias Pinky from Sindh after her recent arrest and court appearance in Karachi brought renewed attention to old narcotics cases registered against her in Lahore. The matter gained momentum after videos linked to her court appearance circulated widely on mainstream and social media, turning the case into one of the day’s most discussed crime stories in Pakistan.
According to the report, the Lahore police have traced three previous cases in which Anmol and her brothers were allegedly nominated. These cases were registered at Liaqatabad Police Station in 2019, Iqbal Town Police Station in 2020 and Kot Lakhpat Police Station in 2022, creating questions over why the suspect had not been arrested earlier despite being named in official records.
The 2022 case is central to the latest renewed inquiry. Police records cited in the report state that a black SUV was intercepted in Lahore’s Shadab Colony after intelligence suggested it was being used to move a large quantity of narcotics. Officers allegedly recovered drugs from a man identified as Anmol’s brother, while the woman driving the vehicle reportedly fled the scene.
DIG Investigation Zeeshan Raza said Punjab police were approaching the relevant courts to obtain permission for Anmol’s arrest in the Lahore cases. He also confirmed that police teams had been formed to bring her from Karachi to Lahore after legal permission is secured, while departmental action has begun against officers accused of failing to arrest her earlier.
The case has also triggered internal scrutiny within Punjab police. Some officials believe the recent investigation in Karachi and the older Lahore FIRs provide enough grounds to examine whether officers deliberately avoided action. The report said there were allegations that some former investigation officials remained in contact with the suspect and may have received benefits in return for inaction.
A senior police official alleged that Anmol and her brothers were part of a wider narcotics network operating between Lahore and Karachi. However, the report also noted that some claims remain unconfirmed, including suggestions that a retired police official received expensive benefits from the suspect and was taken into custody for questioning.
The story has wider importance because it raises questions not only about drug trafficking but also about accountability inside law enforcement institutions. If police officers named in the matter are found to have helped shield a suspect, the case could become a major test of internal discipline, supervision and transparency in criminal investigations.
There is also a political and administrative dimension to the case. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has reportedly sought a report, making the handling of the matter more sensitive for the provincial police leadership. The case now appears to be moving beyond one suspect and toward a broader examination of how earlier investigations were handled.
The next phase will depend on whether Punjab police obtain court approval to take custody of Anmol from Sindh. Once transferred, investigators are expected to question her about the Lahore cases, examine possible police negligence and determine whether the old narcotics files can support fresh legal action.