Twist in Mustafa Amir murder case as court issues arrest warrant for deceased
ANF Korangi booked Mustafa in drug trafficking case in January: Mustafa with fake name sends weed through courier company to Lahore: Armaghan’s dark past also exposed as he was involved in serial torture, illegal call centre scams, and secret VIP links: Armaghan confesses to torturing others before Mustafa: Israeli-made Uzi rifle found at Armaghan’s house: Blood found at Armaghan's house turns out to be from his call centre's female employee Zuma
In a shocking twist, a special narcotics court has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for slain Mustafa Amir in a drug trafficking case, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel on Monday.
The court has ordered law enforcement agencies to present the deceased in court on February 27, raising questions about a possible legal error or a new lead in the case.
Sources confirm that the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) had registered a case against Mustafa Amir in Korangi, Karachi, earlier in January 2024.
According to the ANF investigation, Mustafa was arrested with 30 grammes of 'weed' and allegedly tried to send drugs from Karachi to Lahore using a courier service under the alias ‘Taimoor’.
On the other hand, investigations into the kidnapping and murder of Mustafa Amir have unearthed disturbing revelations about prime suspect Armaghan, who has now confessed to torturing multiple people before Mustafa’s killing.
According to law enforcement officials on Monday, Armaghan admitted to brutalising his call centre staff, including women, and torturing a young man named Muaz at his bungalow just days before Mustafa Amir’s tragic end.
Authorities claim that Armaghan ran an illegal call centre, generating a staggering monthly income of Rs 3.5 to 4 crore. However, as business declined over the past three months, he became increasingly paranoid, suspecting his staff and reacting with extreme violence.
Investigators have also found evidence of Armaghan’s connections with the children of influential figures, raising questions about who else may be involved in his illicit operations.
Investigators have also discovered an Israeli-made Uzi submachine gun at the residence of prime suspect Armaghan.
The Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) conducted a raid on Armaghan’s house on February 10, recovering three firearms hidden under a sofa. Among them was the Uzi, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries, a weapon first deployed by the Israeli army in 1956. Investigators have yet to receive any valid licenses for the recovered weapons.
On the other hand, the blood found at Armaghan's house turned out to be that of a girl named Zuma. According to investigative sources, Armaghan told the police the girl's name during interrogation and said Zuma also worked at his call centre and was his friend.
Mustafa Amir was reported missing on January 6, with his mother filing a report the next day. The case took a dramatic turn on January 25 when a ransom call was received.
Following a police raid on February 9, key suspect Armughan was arrested, later retracting his claim of disposing of Mustafa’s body in Malir.
Investigations revealed that Armughan, along with his accomplice Shiraz, allegedly murdered Mustafa over a dispute involving a girl. Authorities are now working with Interpol to locate the girl for testimony.
Last week, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi extended the remand of Armughan and Shiraz by five days. Meanwhile, a judicial magistrate in Karachi West granted a one-day remand for accused Sahar Hassan, son of renowned TV actor Sajid Hassan, after police recovered 500 grams of narcotics from his possession.
Authorities arrested four young men, including Sahar Hassan, in Defence during a drug operation linked to Mustafa Amir’s murder. Police claim these arrests are part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking and possession.
Reporter: Anusha Jafri