WEBDESK: Police have discovered a suspicious white powder in the flat of late actress and model Humaira Asghar. The powder was found stored in clay pots at several places inside her apartment in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA).
The discovery came during an investigation into her mysterious death. Humaira’s body was found on 8 July after police, along with a court bailiff, broke into her flat to enforce an eviction order. Her landlord had taken legal action over unpaid rent since April 2024.
Neighbours had reported a bad smell coming from the flat. However, an empty neighbouring apartment, unoccupied until February 2025, may have delayed the discovery of the body. The apartment’s doors were locked from the inside, suggesting she was alone at the time of her death.
The white powder was found in three to four clay vessels. Police believe it might have been used to suppress the smell of decomposition, as her body, although nearly 10 months old, gave off a surprisingly low odour.
“For now, we can’t say what the powder is,” said a police source. “It has been sent for chemical testing.”
The clothes recovered from the apartment have also been sent for forensic testing. The exact cause of death is still unknown. Early post-mortem results suggest she may have died in the first week of October 2024. No signs of poisoning have been found so far.
Police are waiting for lab results to confirm whether any foul play was involved.
Who Was Humaira Asghar?
Born on 10 October 1992 in Lahore, Humaira Asghar was a well-known face in Pakistan’s entertainment industry. She studied Fine Arts, TV, and Film at the National College of Arts (NCA) and later earned an M.Phil from Punjab University.
She started her career as a model in 2013, working with top designers. She later moved into acting, with roles in dramas and films including Jalaibee (2015). Her appearance on the reality show Tamasha Ghar in 2022 brought her new fame.
Apart from acting, Humaira was also a painter, sculptor, and fitness lover. She often shared her life and work with over 700,000 followers on Instagram. Her last post, shared on 30 September 2024, did not hint at any personal problems, though her online activity had decreased in recent months.
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