KARACHI (Web Desk) – A woman identified as Anmol Pinky has alleged that law enforcement authorities pressured her into making “false statements,” while also disputing the official timeline of her arrest, during multiple court appearances in Karachi on Saturday.
According to police, the suspect was arrested on May 12 in Karachi. However, Pinky contested this claim in court, stating that she had actually been picked up nearly three weeks earlier from Lahore and held in custody before being brought to Karachi.
During her appearance, Pinky resisted police attempts to keep her face covered and loudly accused authorities of coercion. She alleged she was being forced to implicate individuals linked to Banigala — widely known as the residence of former prime minister Imran Khan.
“They forced me to give false statements,” she shouted in court, adding that she had been subjected to pressure during detention.
Court proceedings and remand
Police produced the suspect before judicial magistrates across South, Central, and Malir districts in connection with more than 15 cases, largely related to narcotics offences.
A judicial magistrate in the Central district granted a six-day physical remand in a case registered under the Sindh Control of Narcotic Substances Act. While Pinky alleged mistreatment, the court noted no visible signs of torture but ordered a medical examination by a woman medico-legal officer.
In a separate case heard in the South district, the court approved a two-day remand related to a murder investigation. Authorities claim the victim died after consuming narcotics allegedly linked to the suspect’s network.
Defence stance and allegations
Pinky’s legal counsel strongly opposed the remand requests, arguing that evidence had been manipulated. The defence claimed that labels connecting the narcotics to the accused were tampered with.
The lawyer also alleged that Pinky’s former husband had personal motives to implicate her in criminal activities following their separation.
Meanwhile, the court sent the suspect to judicial custody in over a dozen additional cases registered at various police stations, including Garden, Gizri, Darakhshan, and Sachal.
Courtroom tension and claims of coercion
The proceedings were marked by tense scenes, with Pinky repeatedly asserting that her statements were being extracted under duress. She also complained about being forced to keep her face covered, citing breathing difficulties.
The presiding judge assured her that she would be heard fully and emphasized that no one could harass her within the courtroom.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about due process, custodial practices, and the reliability of confessional statements in high-profile narcotics investigations.
If proven, allegations of coercion could weaken the prosecution’s case and raise broader questions about investigative methods used in sensitive criminal probes.
Further medical examination reports, forensic evidence, and cross-examination in court will likely determine the strength of both prosecution and defence claims in the coming hearings.
Cases involving alleged forced statements carry legal implications under Pakistani law, including constitutional protections and scrutiny under frameworks like the PECA Act where digital or recorded evidence may arise.
