Sindh Police acknowledged that the alleged drug queen Anmol aka Pinky was arrested in Lahore rather than Sindh, as reported by local media.
The development reportedly emerged during a meeting of Sindh Assembly’s Standing Committee on Home Affairs where lawmakers reviewed ongoing anti-narcotics efforts and discussed concerns regarding drug trafficking and enforcement across the province.
According to reports, police officials informed committee members that Anmol Pinky had been arrested in Lahore. The revelation prompted questions from lawmakers regarding earlier reports and videos surrounding the case.
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During the proceedings, Agha Rafiullah questioned why Sindh’s image had been affected nationwide if the arrest had actually taken place in Lahore. He sought clarification regarding the handling and presentation of the case.
The committee also received a briefing on narcotics-related issues and was informed that naswar exports valued at approximately Rs1 billion had been recorded. The disclosure led to further discussion among lawmakers regarding tobacco and narcotics regulations.
Committee member Qadir Patel questioned why paan and gutka remained prohibited while naswar exports were reportedly being allowed. He called for greater clarity regarding government policy and enforcement mechanisms.
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Responding to the concerns, Zia Lanjar said there was a legal anomaly within the existing framework. He explained that authorities differentiate between the health impacts and legal classifications of naswar, mawa, and gutka.
The discussion also focused on allegations regarding selective enforcement of anti-narcotics operations. Committee member Nabeel Gabol criticized law enforcement agencies, claiming that action against mawa, gutka, and drug-related activities appeared to be concentrated largely in Lyari and lower-income communities.
Gabol further alleged that he possessed information about locations where narcotics were allegedly being supplied with the involvement of certain police personnel. He offered to provide details to authorities for investigation.
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Senior Pakistan Peoples Party leader Faryal Talpur called for stronger and more comprehensive action against drug trafficking networks operating across the province.
She urged law enforcement agencies to intensify their efforts against those involved in the illegal narcotics trade.
Talpur also requested that any information regarding alleged drug distribution networks be shared with authorities so that proper investigations could be conducted and action taken where necessary.
The committee reiterated its support for a zero-tolerance approach toward narcotics trafficking and directed authorities to strengthen monitoring and enforcement measures.
