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Karachi: Anmol, also known as Pinky, a woman accused in a drug-related case, alleged police torture during her appearance at a local court in Karachi.

Anmol, who is implicated in a murder case registered at Baghdadi Police Station, was presented before the Judicial Magistrate South at the Karachi Judicial Complex. During the hearing, she raised complaints of police brutality.

The court inquired whether she had previously reported the alleged torture and whether her lawyer had requested a medical examination. Anmol responded, stating that she had been beaten by multiple investigation officers and demanded a 100-day physical remand, if necessary.

The Karachi court reserved its decision on the request for her physical remand.

Prior to the hearing, an investigating officer prevented Anmol from speaking in court, instructing her to communicate with her lawyer outside, noting that she was currently in police remand.

The Judicial Magistrate South instructed journalists to leave the courtroom, allowing only lawyers associated with the case to remain. Once proceedings began, plainclothes officials clashed with journalists, reportedly pushing them and creating a scene of commotion inside the courtroom.

Bannu: Police operations are ongoing in Bannu following the attack on the Fatah Khel police post, resulting in the elimination of five terrorists during intelligence-based raids, officials confirmed.

According to the Regional Police Officer (RPO), the slain terrorists were involved in attacks on security forces, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and civilians.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police for successfully neutralizing the terrorists. He lauded the police for thwarting the malicious designs of Indian-sponsored militants and commended their bravery and dedication.

Mohsin Naqvi stated that the operations by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police against terrorists are commendable and expressed that the nation takes pride in its courageous police personnel.

Authorities confirmed that police operations in the region remain active to ensure law and order and prevent further attacks.

Karachi: The Judicial Magistrate South has issued a written order regarding the murder case registered against inter-provincial drug dealer Anmol, also known as Pinky, at the Baghdadi police station.

According to the written order released following today’s hearing, the magistrate noted that the accused has not lodged any complaint of police torture.

The order states that the investigating officer (IO) requested a physical remand of the accused, claiming that she was operating a major drug network across Pakistan. The IO further informed the court that the deceased was found in possession of drugs allegedly supplied by the accused.

The court acknowledged that further investigation of the accused is essential to apprehend additional suspects. Defense lawyer Meer Hidayatullah Advocate opposed the physical remand, arguing that the accused had no connection with the seized drug parcels.

The written order also records the defense’s argument that no drug containers were found in her possession, and that the accused has been in police custody for the past 22 days and allegedly coerced into giving fabricated statements. The names and brands on the seized parcels, the defense claimed, are forged.

The magistrate noted that the case involves murder, and based on preliminary evidence, further investigation is necessary, while initial evidence appears to be against the accused.

The court granted a two-day physical remand, placing Anmol ‘Pinky’ in the custody of Baghdadi police, and instructed that she be produced in court on May 18. The court also directed the police to conduct a transparent investigation in accordance with the law and submit a progress report.

In Jacobabad, an armed mob attacked the village of Muhammad Siddique Arain over a love marriage, setting more than 150 homes on fire. The incident has sparked widespread concern over honor-based violence and safety for couples exercising their right to choose.

Background of the Incident

According to the police, the attack was triggered after a video of the couple’s marriage went viral on social media. Approximately 400 armed individuals allegedly stormed the village, targeting homes of the family of Mohammad Hassan Burro, one of the newlyweds.

The couple, Sidra Channa and Mohammad Hassan Burro, had run away from their homes on May 4 and got married in Hyderabad on May 5. Following the viral video, the mob attacked, burning over 100 houses in retaliation.

Police Action and Legal Proceedings

Police have registered two separate cases: one for kidnapping allegations and another for arson in the village. So far, five suspects have been arrested, while several others remain at large.

Statements from the Couple

Sidra Channa, the bride, stated that she is an adult and married of her own free will. Mohammad Hassan Burro, the groom, expressed fear for his life, saying, “My village has been burned, and my life is at risk. We need protection.”

Government Response

The Sindh government has taken notice of the incident. Government spokesperson Sadia Javed confirmed that the kidnapping allegations were reported by the family before the bride provided her statement clarifying that she had consented to the marriage.

Sadia Javed also said that the police reached the village when the suspects attempted to set homes on fire and managed to arrest five individuals, though some had secured pre-arrest bail, limiting police action.

The case has now moved to court, and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has directed immediate assistance for the affected families.

A video showing harsh treatment of a trader during a raid by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Karachi’s currency market has gone viral on social media.

According to media reports, FIA officials conducted a raid at a local currency market. CCTV footage from the operation appears to show officials physically assaulting shopkeepers. In the footage, an FIA officer can be seen grabbing a shop owner by the collar and slapping him.

When the owner’s son intervened and asked the officers to leave, they reportedly threatened to seal the shop. The video also shows officers slapping another individual inside the shop and removing jewelry from the counter.

The raid reportedly took place on May 14.

In response to the circulating footage, the FIA issued a clarification, stating that the Karachi zone took notice of the misleading and edited video. Officials emphasized that the operation was based on confidential information targeting individuals involved in silver smuggling.

Senior journalist Hamid Mir also commented on the video, posting on X that the conduct displayed does not reflect the behavior expected from employees of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. He stated that the actions resembled those of intruders, not government officials, and criticized the upbringing of the officers for failing to teach proper interaction with ordinary citizens.

یہ انداز کسی اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان کے سرکاری ملازمین کا نہیں ہے ایسا لگتا ہے ڈاکو دکان میں گھس گئے ہیں ، اصل قصور حکومت کا نہیں ان سرکاری ملازمین کے والدین کا ہے جنہوں نے اپنی اولاد کو عام آدمی سے بات کرنے کی تمیز نہیں سکھائی https://t.co/mzsDijTKc5

— Hamid Mir حامد میر (@HamidMirPAK) May 16, 2026

Karachi: Tahir Naveed, also known as Polka, the dangerous prisoner who escaped from Karachi’s Malir Jail, has been apprehended by law enforcement agencies. The suspect, wanted for serious crimes including murder and abduction, was captured during a joint operation carried out based on a tip-off near the Landhi Railway Station.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Shah Latif Police, and Jail Police collaborated in the operation, successfully arresting the fugitive. According to authorities, the operation was based on confidential information, which led them to the vicinity of Landhi Railway Station, where the suspect was taken into custody. Jail police officers at the scene identified the arrested individual as Tahir Naveed.

Police confirmed that Tahir Naveed, also known as Polka, had escaped from Malir Jail on May 9. At the time of his escape, he was facing serious charges of murder and abduction and had multiple cases registered against him at Shah Latif Town Police Station.

Sources also revealed that Tahir Naveed’s name had surfaced in the investigation of the murder case of senior journalist Shahid Wali Babar.

Authorities stated that the fugitive had managed to escape during a special event at the jail, taking advantage of the presence of guests to flee the facility.

Following his arrest, Tahir Naveed was transferred to an undisclosed location for further questioning.

In response to the re-arrest of the notorious criminal, Sindh’s Minister for Prisons, Ali Hassan Zardari, expressed his satisfaction, asserting that escaping the law is impossible. He further stated that state institutions are fully active in ensuring public safety and are tightening the noose around criminal elements through joint operations.