Actress Humaira Asghar buried in Lahore months after death

The funeral prayers of actress and model Humaira Asghar Ali were offered in Model Town’s Q Block Graveyard in Lahore, after her body was found in a decomposed state in a Karachi apartment -- at least eight months after her death.

According to her brother, Humaira’s body was flown from Karachi to Lahore on Friday and taken directly to the cemetery without being brought home. Her final rites were performed amid sorrow and unanswered questions surrounding her mysterious disappearance and death. 

Father speaks to media
Speaking briefly to the media after the burial, her father said he was not ready to comment on the post-mortem report at this stage. He also clarified that Humaira’s mother maintained a close relationship with her, contrary to some reports suggesting otherwise.

He also rejected circulating rumours about the alleged abandonment of Humaira’s body, calling them completely baseless. “How could anyone receive the body before a proper medical examination?” he questioned. 

Concluding his remarks, he said, “Whatever happened to my daughter, Allah will hold those responsible to account.”

The haunting discovery of Humaira’s remains came when a bailiff entered her flat in Karachi to vacate the premises due to unpaid rent. Inside, they found a decomposed body -- later confirmed to be Humaira’s -- lying behind closed doors, surrounded by rusted kitchen utensils, rotted food, and silence that had lingered for nearly a year. 

Police sources revealed that electricity to the apartment had been cut off in October 2024 due to non-payment of bills. There were no candles or alternative power sources found inside, painting a grim picture of her final days. 

Humaira’s last known Instagram post was dated September 30, 2024, and she was last seen online on October 7. A social media post from February this year had raised concerns about her disappearance, but tragically, it drew little public or media attention until now. 

The initial post-mortem report has confirmed that the body had been dead for approximately 8 to 10 months. The face was unrecognizable, internal organs had decomposed into black matter, and worms were discovered in her hair. However, no signs of injury or violence were found on the body. Forensic experts collected samples of black cotton and material from her clothes, which are now undergoing chemical analysis. 

Police have sent DNA samples to Karachi University for further testing to officially verify her identity and to determine if foul play was involved. However, early indicators suggest no external violence, pointing to a deeply isolating and tragic end to her life.