Actress Humaira Asghar’s postmortem completed; family refuses to claim body

Pakistani Actress Humaira Asghar Found Dead; Family Refuses to Claim Body Amid Suspected Drug Use

Karachi | July 9, 2025

The tragic death of Pakistani television actress and model Humaira Asghar has taken a distressing turn as her family has refused to claim her body, stating that they had cut ties with her long ago. The unsettling development has raised difficult questions about isolation, stigma, and whether even death brings no redemption.

Humaira’s badly decomposed body was discovered earlier this week in a rented flat in DHA Phase 6, Karachi, after police arrived to vacate the property under court orders. According to hospital sources, her body appeared to be at least 15 days old.

The Investigation So Far

The post-mortem has been completed at Jinnah Hospital, though police say the cause of death remains inconclusive pending chemical and forensic analysis. Initial findings suggest possible drug use, prompting the collection of body tissue samples for toxicology reports.

“There is no evidence of forced entry or visible signs of murder at this stage,” said a senior police official. “But we are investigating all possibilities.”

Authorities are analyzing mobile phone data, CCTV footage, and interviewing neighbors to piece together Humaira’s final days. The actress was reportedly living alone and had stopped paying rent since 2024, prompting legal action by the landlord.

Family’s Refusal: Silence or Stigma?

In a heartbreaking twist, Humaira’s family has declined to receive her body, saying they had severed all ties with her some time ago. Police sources confirmed that multiple attempts were made to reach her next of kin, but they formally disassociated themselves, leaving the authorities to handle the funeral proceedings.

“Is this punishment meant to continue even after death?” questioned a police officer involved in the case. “No one deserves to be left unclaimed in death, regardless of the choices they made in life.”

Life in the Spotlight, Death in the Shadows

Humaira Asghar, aged 32, was once a familiar face on Pakistani television, with roles in dramas like Ehsaan Faramosh and Guru. She was also active on social media and maintained a modest following. Yet, in the end, loneliness defined her final chapter, and now silence surrounds her death.

As investigations continue, her story has sparked public reflection on how society treats women in media, the impact of mental health struggles, and the cost of being misunderstood or forgotten.