KARACHI: Investigators have extracted a staggering cache of digital evidence from the mobile phone of Anmol, alias Pinky, the alleged high-profile drug dealer, unearthing over 100 gigabytes of data that lays bare the scale of her suspected narcotics empire, sources revealed on Tuesday.
The forensic report, now submitted to the investigating officer by the National Counter Corruption and Intelligence Agency (NCCIA), details a meticulously organized operation managed from a single device. The findings offer an unprecedented glimpse into the logistical and financial backbone of the illicit network.
A Mountain of Digital Evidence
According to sources privy to the investigation, the forensic sweep recovered a massive volume of personal and transactional data. The haul includes more than 75,000 photographs and images, alongside a complex web of communication logs.
The device contained over 13,000 contacts and a detailed history of 42,000 call logs, mapping out a sprawling network of associations that investigators are now racing to untangle.
Financial Trail and Covert Communications
The data paints a picture of a sophisticated financial operation. Investigators discovered screenshots of bank slips confirming payments received from clients, coupled with records of numerous online transactions. This digital paper trail is expected to be central to proving the financial dimensions of the alleged drug trade.
Further deepening the intrigue, the forensic analysis confirmed that Anmol operated two separate WhatsApp accounts on a single phone. Authorities believe this was a deliberate tactic to discreetly manage communications across different tiers of her network, separating client-facing chats from internal coordination.
The Wider Investigation
Anmol was arrested on May 12 during a joint raid by police and a civilian intelligence agency at her apartment in Karachi’s Garden area. Officials reported recovering weapons, cocaine, and other drugs valued at approximately Rs1.5 million at the scene. Since her arrest, she has faced a slew of charges, ranging from drug trafficking to murder, and was recently sent to jail on judicial remand.
Sindh Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho previously indicated that the investigation could implicate several prominent figures. To ensure a comprehensive probe, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been tasked with scrutinizing banking transactions, while the NCCIA continues to examine the digital footprint of online drug sales.
