Anmol Pinky case: Hundreds of high-profile contacts revealed
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Alleged high-profile clients connected to Anmol alias Pinky run in the hundreds, with a large number of prominent individuals identified through contact records and communication data. Investigators informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior about the development while giving a briefing on the case involving Anmol alias Pinky, widely dubbed in media reports as the “Cocaine Queen.” According to reports, investigators informed the committee that communication records connected to the accused contained details of 881 individuals believed to have remained in contact with her. Insiders claimed the alleged network included prominent personalities from major cities across Pakistan, including business figures, chief executives of private firms, politicians, bureaucrats and socialites commonly described as “party boys.” Officials briefing the committee also reportedly stated that several individuals associated with the entertainment industry were among those suspected of purchasing narcotics from the accused. Investigators have gathered names, phone numbers and residential addresses of suspected buyers linked to the network. Senior police officials and relevant agencies have reportedly compiled and reviewed the list as part of the ongoing probe. Authorities, however, have not officially released the identities of any individuals allegedly connected to the case, while investigations continue.