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The Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) of Karachi Police has arrested Kamran Asghar Qureshi, father of Armaghan Qureshi, in a drug trafficking case.
SSP AVCC Anil Haider Minhas confirmed that police apprehended Kamran from a bungalow in Defence Phase 5, Khayaban-e-Momin. During the raid, officers seized 200 grams of crystal meth (ice), a 9mm pistol, two magazines and ten rounds of ammunition.
Police charged Kamran under the Control of Narcotics Substances Act and for possessing an unlicensed weapon.
The case is linked to the murder of 23-year-old Mustafa Amir, who went missing from Karachi’s DHA on 6 January 2023. Authorities found his body 39 days later in Balochistan.
Police arrested Armaghan Qureshi, an acquaintance of Mustafa, on 8 February after a standoff. He fired at officers during the confrontation, injuring a DSP and a constable. Investigations revealed both men were involved in drug-related activities, particularly the cannabis trade. Armaghan also had a criminal record, including a 2019 drug importation case.
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A dispute between Armaghan and Mustafa turned violent. Armaghan invited Mustafa to his bungalow, attacked him with an iron rod and dragged him down the stairs. Later, with an accomplice, he disposed of Mustafa’s body by setting it on fire in Hub. He then ordered his employees to clean the bloodstains and took Mustafa’s belongings, including his phone.
Mustafa’s mother, Wajiha Amir, claimed Armaghan told his father about the crime. Instead of reporting it, Kamran advised his son to flee. She demanded his arrest and inclusion in the investigation.
The case also raised concerns about police involvement. Authorities questioned Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Nadeem of Gizri Police over his contact with Armaghan during the investigation. He claimed it was for official purposes, but authorities suspected obstruction of justice. Officials suspended three police officers for mishandling the case.
The Sindh High Court later ruled that certain decisions, including Armaghan’s judicial remand and the formation of a Joint Investigation Team (JIT), were unlawful, further complicating the investigation.
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