KARACHI (MNN); Karachi police have revealed extensive details about the alleged narcotics network operated by Anmol alias Pinky, describing her as “clever and street-smart” who avoided hiring permanent staff in order to escape arrest.
South Karachi Deputy Inspector General Syed Asad Raza said the accused allegedly supplied cocaine to customers through a nationwide network of 35 riders.
According to the senior police officer, Anmol established her own network in Lahore after separating from her former husband Rana Nasir, whom she accused of domestic violence.
DIG Asad stated that around nine to ten riders linked to her network had already been arrested in Karachi’s Clifton and Defence areas.
He said Anmol allegedly hired lawyers for the arrested riders and maintained contacts with various police officials.
According to investigators, Anmol told police she had dreamed of becoming a model since childhood, despite opposition from her family.
DIG Asad said she moved from Karachi to Lahore in 2008 after taking cash and jewellery from her family home.
Police said she initially struggled to find work in the film industry and later met a film producer who introduced her to various social gatherings.
During one such gathering in Lahore’s Defence area, she reportedly met Rana Nasir, whom she later married at the age of 14 after several months of friendship.
The DIG claimed Anmol later discovered that Nasir was allegedly involved in international narcotics trafficking and that she gradually became involved in the operation.
According to investigators, Nasir allegedly used her for drug deliveries and recovery of payments while also providing her with a mobile SIM and a foreign bank account for narcotics-related transactions.
Police alleged that foreign nationals, particularly Nigerians living in Lahore, were linked to drug cartels operating under the cover of textile businesses.
DIG Asad said Anmol learnt methods of mixing chemicals with cocaine to increase its quantity and later adopted the same technique after separating from her husband.
After returning to Karachi following a decade-long marriage, she allegedly rebuilt her own narcotics network using customer contacts stored on the SIM card previously used by her former husband.
The DIG said drugs were transported between cities through local buses, trains and couriers, while the entire operation functioned through an online system.
According to investigators, Anmol allegedly received orders directly on WhatsApp and used associates to manage payments and transfer funds into different accounts.
Police further claimed she sold a self-developed “brand” of cocaine for up to Rs40,000 per gram, while lower-quality cocaine was sold at reduced prices.
DIG Asad alleged that Anmol had developed close relations with retired police officer Rana Akram during her stay in Lahore.
He claimed the officer had earlier detained her but did not register a case and later developed a personal relationship with her.
According to police, Anmol allegedly purchased properties in the officer’s name and provided him with large sums of money.
DIG Asad said Rana Akram retired as a superintendent of police in January 2026 after serving in the Crime Investigation Agency.
Police identified five key associates allegedly involved in the network, including individuals responsible for drug supply, chemical procurement, deliveries and financial transactions.
DIG Asad said 28 criminal cases had been registered against Anmol between 2018 and 2026, including cases in both Lahore and Karachi.
Police said two of her properties in Karachi and Gwadar had been seized, while two bank accounts had been frozen.
Investigators also examined 868 contacts found in her mobile phone, including local and international numbers.
The police official said 25 riders connected to the alleged network had been arrested over the years, while investigations into money laundering and digital evidence were continuing with assistance from the Federal Investigation Agency, National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency, Anti-Narcotics Force and National Database and Registration Authority.
