KARACHI:Pakistani actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali died at least eight to 10 months ago, preliminary findings from the post-mortem examination suggested.
The actor-cum-model's body was discovered in a flat in Karachi’s Defence Phase VI earlier this week.
The report, prepared by Police Surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed, mentioned that the remains were in an "advanced stage of decomposition" and could not be identified at the time of recovery. The medico-legal findings outlined the following condition of the body:
Despite the level of decay, no fractures were detected anywhere in the bones.
The report stated that extent of the decomposition has made it impossible to determine the exact cause of death at this stage. However, DNA profiling and toxicology tests are under way and are expected to provide further insight.
Hair strands, clothes and blood samples had been sent for chemical analysis.
The body of actor-cum-model was found earlier this week when law enforcement personnel visited her apartment around 3:15pm to enforce a court-ordered eviction. After receiving no response, the police forced open the door and discovered her body lying on the floor. She had reportedly been living alone in the flat for the past seven years.
Initial investigation revealed that she had not been in contact with family, friends, or neighbours since October 2024. Neighbours said she kept to herself and had not interacted much with other residents in the building. One neighbour told Geo News that Humaira had also rental issues with the flat's owner.
Following the discovery, her body was transferred to a welfare organisation’s morgue.
On Thursday, her family received the remains and transported them to Lahore by ambulance. It had earlier been reported that the family was reluctant to take custody of the body due to the condition in which it was found.
Humaira had appeared in the reality show "Tamasha Ghar" and the film "Jalaibee".
News of her death has sparked an outpouring of grief from fellow actors and the wider entertainment community. Many took to social media to express sorrow and urged people to look after those who live alone.
Her passing comes less than a month after the death of veteran actress Ayesha Khan, whose body was also found in her flat in Karachi under similar circumstances.