KARACHI – A police raid in Karachi’s affluent Defence Phase 6 took a fatal turn on Sunday when a woman, suspected of drug dealing and addiction, plunged from her fourth-floor apartment in a desperate bid to evade capture, leaving authorities reeling. Today Pakistan News investigates this shocking incident, exposing the high stakes of the city’s ongoing battle against narcotics.
The woman, identified by police as 40-year-old Afshan, daughter of Rashid (Web ID 0), met her demise during an early-morning operation on March 16, 2025. According to the South Zone police, Afshan allegedly ran a drug hub from her flat, selling crystal methamphetamine—commonly known as “ice”—and providing a space for addicts to indulge. Her fatal leap came as officers, including female search personnel, stormed her residence in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase 6, acting on a tip from a recently apprehended dealer, Ubaid.
The sequence of events unfolded with chilling clarity. Ubaid’s arrest near Sea View—a popular Karachi haunt—cracked open a lead, directing police to Afshan’s doorstep. “We had actionable intelligence,” a senior officer told Express News, requesting anonymity due to the ongoing probe. When the team arrived, Afshan barricaded herself inside, refusing to open the door despite repeated commands. A viral video captures the tense standoff: Afshan dangling from her balcony railing, briefly retreating inward, as officers below shout, “Open the door now!” Seconds later, she jumped, crashing to the pavement four stories below.
Emergency responders rushed her to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, where she clung to life briefly before succumbing to severe injuries—fractured skull and internal bleeding, hospital sources confirmed. “She didn’t stand a chance,” a medic noted, underscoring the fall’s brutality.
Inside her apartment, police uncovered a grim haul: packets of crystal meth, syringes, and other drug paraphernalia, painting a picture of a thriving operation nestled in one of Karachi’s ritziest enclaves. “She was a supplier and enabler,” the officer alleged, estimating her network catered to a mix of local addicts and affluent users—a stark contrast to Defence’s polished façade.
The raid ties into a broader crackdown on Karachi’s drug trade, often linked to upscale areas despite their tight security. Past busts, like the 2019 arrest of a meth dealer in DHA (Web ID 4), hint at a persistent underworld. Ubaid’s confession reportedly exposed Afshan as a mid-tier player, but her death raises questions: Was she a lone operator or part of a larger syndicate? The investigation, now in full swing, aims to unravel her connections.
For residents, the incident shatters illusions. “Drugs in Phase 6? It’s unthinkable,” said a nearby shopkeeper, stunned by the news. Yet, the video—now circulating widely—offers a haunting glimpse: Afshan’s final moments, poised between defiance and despair, before the plunge that silenced her story. As police dig deeper, Karachi confronts a sobering reality.
