The tragic death of renowned Pakistani actress and model Humaira Asghar has taken a new turn, as her immediate family has finally agreed to receive her body after weeks of uncertainty. The late actress, whose decomposed body was found in a Karachi flat located in the upscale Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase 6 area, had initially been abandoned by her father, who refused to come forward to claim her remains.
According to Karachi police officials, Humaira’s brother and sister-in-law have now arrived in Karachi and formally met with SSP South Mahzoor Ali and other investigating officers. The police handed over an official letter to the family, allowing them to take custody of the body. The final decision regarding the time and place of the actress’s burial will be made by her family members.
A Family’s Reluctance and a Delayed Closure
Initially, the authorities faced an unusual and heartbreaking challenge — Humaira’s father, when contacted by the police using information retrieved from the actress’s call data records (CDR), refused to travel to Karachi. He reportedly told officers that he had severed ties with Humaira nearly two years ago and expressed no interest in her final rites.
Afterward, the actress’s brother-in-law approached the police in an effort to claim the body. However, the police declined the request, insisting that only a blood relative could legally receive the remains. This led to a delay in handing over the body, which had already been in the morgue for several days due to the sensitive nature of the case and the condition of the corpse.
The Shocking Discovery and Timeline of Death
Humaira Asghar’s body was discovered during a court-ordered eviction operation at her DHA apartment. According to police sources, she had been renting the flat since 2018, but the property owner had filed a legal case against her in 2024 for non-payment of rent. When the bailiff arrived to enforce the eviction, the door to the flat was found locked from the inside. Police were forced to break in — only to find Humaira’s lifeless body lying inside the residence.
SSP South Mahzoor Ali described the scene in detail, stating that the body appeared to have been there for a prolonged period — likely over six months. No visible marks of violence or physical trauma were found on the body, suggesting that the cause of death might not be immediately evident. He said that conclusive information would only be available after the chemical examination report.
Clues from the Past: Expired Items and Digital Silence
Further investigation revealed several eerie details. The food and beverage items discovered in the flat had expiration dates from late 2024, strongly indicating that Humaira had died sometime around the end of last year. Her mobile phone activity also ended around the same period, with her last messages and calls traced back to September and October 2024.
Of particular interest to the investigation is a final message received from a private online taxi driver, which could potentially hold the key to understanding her final movements. The authorities are actively searching for another mobile device that may have belonged to the deceased, as it may contain additional information regarding her final days.
The electricity in her flat had also been disconnected for quite some time, further corroborating the theory that she had been dead for several months before her body was discovered. Meanwhile, her last known contact with the landlord occurred in 2024, after which there was a complete communication blackout.
An Isolated Life and an Unanswered Death
Humaira Asghar, once a prominent figure in Pakistan’s entertainment industry, had gradually faded from the public eye. Neighbors in the DHA complex admitted to rarely seeing her, and none from the showbiz community have reached out to the police since her death was reported. Her tragic end, shrouded in mystery and loneliness, has raised difficult questions about mental health, isolation, and the often invisible struggles faced by public figures.
The Next Steps in the Investigation
Police are continuing their investigation, exploring all possible angles including accidental death, health complications, or possible foul play. The chemical examination report will be crucial in determining the cause of death. Meanwhile, digital forensics experts are working to retrieve any remaining data from her mobile devices.
SSP South Mahzoor Ali emphasized that the authorities are doing everything possible to ensure a thorough and respectful conclusion to the case. He expressed hope that the family’s arrival would allow for a proper burial and some level of closure, both for them and for a nation left shocked by the mysterious death of a once-beloved actress.
As questions linger and the investigation unfolds, the heartbreaking story of Humaira Asghar serves as a sobering reminder of the fragility of fame, the importance of community, and the need to never let anyone fall so far into isolation unnoticed.
