The autopsy, dated July 8, revealed that the remains were partially mummified and skeletal. Forensic experts estimate that death occurred approximately 8-10 months before the examination—significantly longer than the initial six-month estimate provided by law enforcement agencies.
Due to the extent of decomposition, the cause of death has not yet been determined. Medical officers have reserved their opinion pending further chemical, histopathological, and DNA analysis. Samples including hair, bones, blood, and swabs have been preserved for further investigation.
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The report stated that facial features were completely eroded, muscle tissue was absent from most areas, and joints were hypermobile due to cartilage breakdown. Despite the condition of the remains, bones and joints were found intact, and no signs of antemortem injuries could be confirmed.
Vital organs, including the uterus, liver, intestines, spleen, and bladder, were reported to have disintegrated into a blackish, powdery mass, rendering them unidentifiable. The brain meninges, spinal cord, and trachea were also absent.
Although foul play has not been formally ruled out, the unusual condition of the body and the long delay in its discovery have raised concerns. Authorities say the case remains under investigation, with further findings expected following the completion of pending forensic tests.
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The actor was laid to rest in Lahore earlier today. Her funeral was attended by close family members, including her father, brother, and paternal uncle. The body was brought to Lahore from Karachi by her brother and brother-in-law, and she was laid to rest at a cemetery in Model Town on Friday.
Speaking to journalists at the burial site, Humaira’s father, Dr Asghar Ali said the family could not take possession of the body until the post-mortem had been completed.
“There is a procedure for receiving a body from the police in such cases, and that takes time,” he said in response to a barrage of media questions.
When asked whether he believed his daughter had been murdered, or about the autopsy findings, he declined to speculate. “I do not wish to comment on the post-mortem report at this stage,” he said.