Investigators have recovered more than 100GB of data from the cellphone of alleged drug dealer Anmol Pinky, who was arrested in Karachi about a month ago.
According to sources, the investigation officer received the forensic report of the suspect’s mobile phone. The report revealed a large amount of digital data, including thousands of images, contacts, and records of financial transactions.
Officials said around 75,000 photographs and images were recovered from the device. Investigators also found hundreds of screenshots related to online transactions and bank slips. The recovered material is now being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Sources further disclosed that authorities were able to trace the phone numbers of more than 13,000 individuals from the mobile phone. Investigators also discovered that Anmol Pinky was using two separate WhatsApp accounts on the same device.
The forensic findings have become an important part of the case and are helping authorities understand the alleged network connected to the suspect. Law enforcement officials are continuing to analyze the recovered data for additional evidence.
Meanwhile, a sessions court in Karachi recently rejected the bail applications of two co-suspects, Zeeshan and Sohail. Both men are accused of assisting the main suspect in a drug-related case registered at Garden Police Station.
During the hearing, defense lawyers argued that the names of the two men were not included in the original First Information Report (FIR). They maintained that the suspects were implicated later during the investigation process.
However, the prosecution opposed the bail requests. Prosecutors informed the court that forensic analysis of mobile phone records had revealed links between the co-suspects and the main accused. They also stated that suspicious financial transactions were found in the bank accounts of both men.
According to investigators, money was allegedly transferred from the accounts of the co-suspects to Anmol Pinky and other individuals connected to the case. The prosecution argued that the digital evidence and banking records strengthened the allegations against them.
In its ruling, the court observed that the available evidence, including bank documents and forensic findings, appeared to connect the accused with the case. The court noted that assisting in narcotics-related activities is a serious offense under the Sindh Control of Narcotic Substances Act.
The court further observed that the investigation suggested the co-suspects had acted as facilitators for the main accused and another suspect, Humaira. Since an interim challan had already been submitted, the court ruled that the accused were not entitled to bail at this stage.
As a result, both bail applications were dismissed.
The arrest of Anmol Pinky has also drawn attention to concerns about the spread of illegal drugs in the country. During interrogation, the suspect reportedly mentioned several individuals, including people linked to the entertainment industry, who allegedly received drugs. However, she later claimed that she was pressured to name certain individuals and refused to identify them.
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The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to examine the recovered digital evidence and financial records.
