No poison or drugs found in Humaira Asghar's body: report
The chemical examiner's report for actor Humaira Asghar revealed no traces of tranquilizers, psychotropic drugs, intoxicants, or any poisonous substances in her system, it was revealed on Friday.
According to the police, the chemical examination included samples from Humaira's hair, lungs, liver, and other organs, which were sent to the University of Karachi's Industrial Analytical Center.
The police have also indicated that they are still awaiting the DNA report, which is expected to provide further insights into the case. Once both reports are received, they will be forwarded to the police surgeon, who will thoroughly review them to determine the cause of death.
In addition to the medical reports, the special team has uncovered details of two personal bank accounts held by the actor, one of which contains a balance exceeding Rs390,000. The police team has requested detailed reports from both banks regarding these accounts.
Furthermore, Humaira's mobile phones, a tablet, and a laptop have been sent to the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) for forensic analysis. The special team has pressed the CTD for a prompt forensic report on the electronic devices.
While the investigation is still ongoing, a member of the special team stated that no evidence linking Humaira's death to foul play or murder has been found thus far. However, authorities continue to pursue leads and gather more information.
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