Following the shocking murder of Mustafa Amir, residents of Karachi’s upscale DHA area have written to the authorities demanding action against the accused killer, Armaghan, and his father, Kamran Qureshi, for violating society's housing regulations, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported on Wednesday.
In their letter, the residents expressed serious security concerns following the recent brutal murder and other drug-related incidents. They demanded that the true owner of bungalow 35-DHA Karachi, which Armaghan had been using, be identified and that his father, Kamran Asghar Qureshi, be evicted from the premises due to security concerns.
Residents further revealed that Armaghan's bungalow had witnessed multiple instances of aerial firing, creating an atmosphere of fear in the area. In a bizarre revelation, they also disclosed that illegal tigers were kept at the bungalow between 2023 and 2024.
According to the letter, Armaghan employed 100 private security guards and was allegedly involved in harassing women and domestic workers. The letter also mentioned an intense gunfight between Armaghan and police on February 8, which forced residents to lock themselves inside their homes for safety.
Zuma can still file case against Armaghan: DIG South
Meanwhile, investigations into Zuma, who was injured by Armaghan’s sexual abuse and physical torture, are ongoing. SSP South summoned Sub-Inspector Niaz, who arrived at the hospital after the incident, to record his statement.
DIG South Asad Raza told the media that Zuma can still file a case against Armaghan if she wishes. He confirmed that Niaz was posted at Darakhshan Police Station and had arrived at the hospital after receiving 15 emergency call.
However, hospital authorities had recommended that Zouma be transferred to Jinnah Hospital for a medical examination and legal action, but her father refused and took her home instead.
Drug court orders video link hearing of Armaghan
In a separate legal battle, an Anti-Narcotics Court has ordered Armaghan’s virtual appearance via video link on March 18 in a drug case.
According to the challan submitted by Karachi police, Armaghan has a long history of drug involvement and has been using and smuggling weed for the past eight years. The record shows that:
In 2019, authorities seized 125 grams of weed from a foreign parcel addressed to Armaghan. Between July 1, 2017, and April 24, 2019, Armaghan ordered at least nine drug parcels.
On April 30, 2019, another foreign parcel was intercepted at Pakistan Post, which led to the discovery of 125 grams of weed sent to his DHA Phase 6 address.
Armaghan had previously imported 500 grams of weed from the same exporter and was arrested from Malir Jail in May 2019.
Authorities have identified two accomplices of Armaghan—Abdul Ghaffar and Ehtesham Ahmed—who were reportedly involved in drug parties in posh cafés and private gatherings.
Reporters: Osama Malik, Anusha Jafri, and Jawad Asif