The body of a woman, believed to be that of model and actress Humaira Asghar, was discovered in a flat located in Ittehad Commercial, DHA Phase 6 area of Karachi.
According to police officials, the woman had been living alone in the apartment for the past seven years. She had rented the flat in 2018 but reportedly stopped paying rent in 2024. Due to non-payment, the landlord filed a legal case with the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC).
On Tuesday, a court-appointed bailiff arrived to execute orders related to the case and discovered the woman’s decomposing body inside the flat. Rescue teams later shifted the body to Jinnah Hospital, where a postmortem will be conducted. Police say the woman appeared to be between 30 and 35 years of age.
Possible identity
Area residents told authorities that the deceased was Humaira Asghar, a model and actress who had kept a low profile in recent years. However, the body was several days old, making visual identification impossible.
"Identification will only be confirmed after DNA testing," said the SSP South, adding that no close relatives have come forward so far to claim the body.
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Preliminary findings suggest natural death
Police and investigative officials say that initial evidence does not point to foul play, and the incident is being treated as a possible case of natural death. However, the exact cause will only be confirmed after postmortem and forensic analysis.
“The flat has been sealed, and further investigation is underway,” the SSP confirmed.
Mobile phone recovered
According to police officials, a mobile phone found in the room is registered under the name Humaira Asghar, and evidence suggests the flat was rented by actress Humaira Asghar. A magazine containing her photographs was also recovered from the apartment.
To confirm the identity, police requested national identity card records linked to the mobile SIM registered in her name. Later, they confirmed the body was identified as that of actress and model Humaira Asghar. Police had recovered the identity card of the actress.
Landlord-tenant dispute
Investigators revealed that there had been a dispute between the landlord and the tenant, which led the landlord to file a case in court seeking eviction. On court orders, a bailiff was dispatched to vacate the property. “When the bailiff entered the flat, he discovered the woman’s body inside,” police said.
Following the discovery, the bailiff re-sealed the premises, and the matter has been referred back to the court. Further action will be taken based on the judge's orders expected tomorrow, police added.
