Chemical report rules out possibility Humaira Asghar poisoned to death

The chemical examination report of model and actor Humaira Asghar, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a flat in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase VI, Karachi, has been received, according to police officials.

Investigators said nine samples taken from her body were sent to the forensic laboratory at the University of Karachi. 

The chemical analysis has reportedly ruled out the presence of any poisonous substances. DIG South said that the final cause of death will be established by the medico-legal officer (MLO) by tomorrow.

The decomposed body of the actress was discovered on July 8 after a court bailiff forced entry into the flat at Ittehad Commercial on the landlord’s request, following non-payment of rent. Upon receiving no response, the bailiff broke open the door and found her remains.

The initial post-mortem report indicated the body was in an advanced stage of decomposition, suggesting Humaira Asghar had died nearly eight months earlier. Forensic experts estimate the date of death as around October 7, 2024. Neighbours reportedly first noticed a foul odour emanating from the flat in December.

Documents recovered from the scene, including utility bills and receipts, indicate rent and other dues had been paid up to May 2024. Authorities also discovered clothing in the bathroom and laundry area, suggesting she may have been doing laundry before her death.

Her body was found in a room adjacent to the bedroom, with the balcony door open. The main entrance of the flat was double-locked from the inside, police said.

Investigators recovered three mobile phones, a tablet, a diary, and several documents from the flat. All three SIM cards registered in her name were active in the devices, two of which were not password-protected. 

Digital forensic analysis revealed that her phones contained more than 2,000 saved contacts, with regular communication traced to at least 75 numbers over an extended period. On the day of her suspected death, she reportedly contacted 14 individuals.

Investigations remain ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding her death.