A Karachi court has directed police to register a case into the alleged murder of model and actress Humaira Asghar, ruling that the available record indicates a cognisable offence may have been committed.
The order came after the court reviewed arguments from the petitioner’s counsel as well as a police report, and instructed investigators to record statements from Humaira’s family and the state before proceeding further.
Humaira Asghar’s decomposed body was discovered on July 8 inside a flat in Karachi’s Ittehad Commercial area. The discovery was made after the landlord, citing months of unpaid rent, approached the court and a bailiff forced open the apartment door.
The post-mortem report revealed the body was in the final stages of decomposition, suggesting the actress had died nearly eight months earlier.
Investigators disclosed that Humaira had been facing financial difficulties, with her last commercial shoot taking place in September 2024 and professional communications continuing into October.
A chemical analysis of samples collected from her residence revealed five items containing sea salt—commonly used to suppress odors and deter insects—while the salt found in the kitchen was of a different type. Authorities believe this detail could provide crucial leads in the case.
Further inquiries also confirmed that Humaira’s phone remained active until October 2024. However, despite repeated calls from her makeup artist, there was no response, and her WhatsApp profile photo had been deleted.
Following the court’s directive, police will now conduct a comprehensive investigation in coordination with Humaira Asghar’s family, with all relevant individuals expected to be questioned.
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