The Sindh Police have revealed the arrest of a Nigerian handler and 13 supply riders in connection with the drug trafficking case of Anmol, aka Pinky, while confirming that Pinky’s cocaine factory is located in Lahore.
The disclosure was made during a meeting of the Standing Committee on Home Affairs of the Sindh Assembly, chaired by Faryal Talpur. The session was attended by the Home Minister, Minister for Excise and Narcotics, members of the committee, IG Sindh, Additional IG Karachi, representatives from the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), and other officials.
During the briefing, Sindh Police informed the committee that Pinky frequently traveled to Nigeria and that his Nigerian handler has now been arrested from Lahore. All 13 supply riders connected to Pinky’s operations have also been taken into custody. Authorities did not disclose the involvement of any high-profile individuals, though opposition members demanded public disclosure of any such links. Home Minister Ziaul Haq Lanjhar stated that it would be premature to reveal names at this stage, as investigations are ongoing.
The committee also discussed legal clarifications regarding narcotics definitions. National Assembly member Qadir Patel raised concerns that substances like lime, pan, and tobacco are ambiguously categorized under current laws, and Minister Lanjhar assured that corrections would be made to clarify the terminology.
During the session, Faryal Talpur inquired about poppy cultivation in areas such as Qambar, Shikarpur, and Dadu. The DIG Naser Aftab explained that access is difficult, but drone spraying operations are ongoing. Lawmakers, including Nabeel Gabol, raised additional enforcement concerns regarding the arrest of a minor girl in District East. Talpur directed that the girl be released immediately if she was not involved in any crime.
MP Agha Rafiullah highlighted resource and manpower constraints in Malir, Karachi’s largest district. In response, Home Minister Lanjhar assured that efforts would be made to expand police stations and enhance resources.
Faryal Talpur emphasized the need to accelerate anti-drug operations to prevent narcotics from reaching households.
After the committee meeting, Provincial Minister Ziaul Haq Lanjhar told media that the government has decided to establish a dedicated narcotics force. The force will operate jointly with the police and existing narcotics departments to intensify anti-drug measures. Lanjhar added that Pinky is involved in 28 cases, including 12 in Sindh, one by the ANF, and five in Punjab. Authorities have pledged not to release any individuals connected to the case.
The minister further noted that Faryal Talpur has issued strict directives regarding narcotics control and that a high-level committee is being formed for educational institutions. Plans have also been proposed to allocate a separate budget for the acquisition of drones, with a drone force to be established under the Home Department in the next budget.
