Karachi( The COW News Digital)In a puzzling turn of events, the Karachi police have refused to hand over the body of deceased actress and model Humaira Asghar Ali to her brother-in-law, insisting that only a blood relative is legally authorized to claim it.
Humaira Asghar’s decomposed body was found earlier this week inside her apartment in the upscale Defence Phase 6 area. According to police reports, the body may have been lying undiscovered for over six months, raising alarming questions about how her death went unnoticed for such a long period.
The development took another twist when a man identifying himself as her brother-in-law approached the Gizri Police Station and requested the body for funeral arrangements. However, police officials declined the request, stating that under Pakistani law, only immediate blood relatives—such as a parent or sibling—can receive a deceased person’s remains.
The man has since been summoned to the police station and was advised to bring a verified blood relative to accompany him. The police remain firm on their legal stance, adding that the identity and relationship of the claimant must be verified before proceeding.
Meanwhile, forensic and circumstantial evidence suggests the actress had been dead since late 2024. Her refrigerator was found stocked with expired food items, and phone records indicate her last outgoing call was made in September 2024. Additionally, the electricity in her apartment had been disconnected due to non-payment of bills for the past four months.
The shocking case has gripped the public and entertainment circles alike, with many questioning how someone so well-known could die and remain undiscovered for half a year. Some neighbors reported a lack of activity around her apartment but assumed she had left the city.
Police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of death. No signs of forced entry or foul play have been reported so far, but officials are not ruling out any possibilities until the final post-mortem and toxicology reports are received.
As the legal complexities continue, Humaira Asghar’s tragic end has cast a spotlight on the loneliness and neglect often experienced by individuals living alone in urban centers.
