Karachi court directs authorities to produce alleged drug baroness Pinky in person when required

A Karachi court has directed authorities to ensure the physical presence of alleged drug baroness Anmol, widely known as Pinky, whenever the court deems it necessary. However, the court specified that her personal appearance is not required at the current stage of proceedings, citing significant security concerns.

The order addresses cases registered against Anmol at Karachi's Garden police station, including charges of drug and illegal weapon possession. An application seeking her appearance via video link was filed by the Senior Superintendent of the Central Prison for Women, highlighting the security risks associated with her physical movement from prison to the courthouse.

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Since there is no need [for the] physical appearance of the accused at the challan stage due to security risk[s], […] the jail superintendent shall be directed to produce custody whenever the court requires.

Judicial Magistrate (South) Sitara Kainat noted in the order that due to the security risks at the challan stage, the jail superintendent is obligated to produce Anmol in court upon request. The jail authorities had previously informed the court that Anmol, an undertrial prisoner, requested a video link appearance due to her high-profile status, which poses a substantial security risk to the public, law enforcement, and herself.

Anmol's arrest last month garnered public attention after a video of her being escorted to court without handcuffs went viral. Since her detention, she has been presented in court under heavy police guard. During these appearances, Anmol has claimed she is facing pressure from police to implicate politicians and other influential figures in her cases.

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The nature of her business is such that there is a risk of many names emerging. One risk is that someone can harm her, so [investigations] do not proceed ahead.