Karachi (TDI): The body of actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her apartment in DHA Phase VI, was handed over to her family on Thursday.
Her brother Naveed Asghar and brother-in-law arrived in Karachi earlier in the day and visited the office of the SSP South to complete the legal paperwork required before taking custody of the body.
After final clearance from authorities and the welfare organization that had been caring for the remains, the family received her body from the morgue.
Speaking briefly with reporters, Naveed confirmed that Humaira was his younger sister and said that the handover process took time due to official procedures.
“We have been in contact with both the police and the welfare organization for the last three days,” he said. Once the formalities were completed, the family arranged for her body to be transported to Lahore via ambulance.
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Earlier reports had suggested the family initially declined to receive her remains, a claim that added to the public speculation surrounding her untimely passing.
Earlier on Thursday, Sindh Minister for Culture Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah expressed grief over Humaira’s death and stated that his department was prepared to take responsibility for her burial, should the family remain unwilling.
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“We’ll try to convince the family to take custody,” the minister had said. “If not, we will make the necessary arrangements for her final rites.”
Humaira’s death has left the entertainment community stunned. The young actor had previously gained public attention through her appearance in the reality show “Tamasha Ghar”, and also featured in the Pakistani film “Jalaibee.”
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
