The Disappearance and Death of Mustafa Amir

On January 11, 2025, police discovered a badly burned car in the Hub area of Balochistan. The vehicle belonged to Mustafa Amir, a 23-year-old BBA student from Karachi who had been reported missing since January 6th. Seeing the horrific state of the car, police suspected the worst — that Mustafa likely didn’t survive.

But things took a darker turn when they opened the trunk of the car — inside, they found a severely burnt and unrecognizable body. It was impossible to identify the victim by appearance, but later, DNA testing confirmed that the remains belonged to Mustafa.

By that point, the case had already become a national sensation.

But the questions remained:

Why was Mustafa murdered? And who did this to him?

Mustafa Amir came from a loving and well-off family in Karachi’s elite DHA area. His father worked as a customs officer, and Mustafa lived in a peaceful nuclear family with his parents and younger brother.

Growing up in a privileged household, Mustafa had all the freedom to explore his interests. One of his biggest passions? Cars.

He owned a Toyota Mark X, which he drove most often. He loved modifying his vehicles, racing on tracks, and learning every detail about engines and parts. Friends and family alike would turn to him for car-related advice. Even while pursuing a business degree, his parents fully supported his automotive passion.

In 2023, Mustafa met Armaghan Qureshi at a car track. Armaghan, a 29-year-old man, also lived in DHA. Despite the age gap, they bonded over their shared love for cars. However, their similarities ended there.

Armaghan’s lifestyle was vastly different — he lived in a mansion, owned exotic animals like lion cubs, and employed over 100 private security guards. No one really knew where his money came from. While Mustafa’s background was public and respectable, Armaghan’s was mysterious and suspicious.

Rumors spread that Armaghan was involved in illegal businesses, especially drug trafficking. His home was notorious in the neighborhood — loud parties, unknown guests, armed guards, and disturbing behavior by his father and household staff.

Despite several complaints from neighbors, nothing was done. The real estate agent who had sold them the house dismissed concerns, calling Armaghan’s father a “religious and respectable man.”

But nothing about their lifestyle screamed “respectable.”

Unknowingly, Mustafa was slowly pulled into this dangerous world.

Through his friendship with Armaghan, he began attending his parties and frequenting his home. Eventually, he learned that Armaghan was a major drug dealer, involved in Pakistan’s high-end drug trade.

Mustafa — once an innocent, car-loving young man — was now surrounded by drugs, criminals, and danger. In late 2024, he was even implicated in a drug-related case, which led to an investigation and court proceedings.

Despite everything, he remained loyal to Armaghan — a mistake that would cost him his life.

On the evening of January 6, 2025, Mustafa left home around 6:30 PM in his hoodie, without saying much. His mother assumed he’d be back soon. But after an hour passed with no message or call, she became worried.

She tried contacting him — his phone was unreachable. She called his friends — none had seen him. Even Armaghan claimed he knew nothing about Mustafa’s whereabouts.

By 9:30 PM, his mother was sure something terrible had happened. The family searched the area but found nothing. At 3:00 AM, they filed a verbal missing persons report at the local police station.

But because of Mustafa’s past drug case, police dismissed their concerns, suggesting he might be hiding or arrested. It wasn’t until January 7th, after hours of pleading, that the family managed to get an official FIR registered.

Yet, police still didn’t take the case seriously.

On January 12th, in Balochistan’s Hub area, a burnt Toyota Mark X was found. Inside its trunk was a badly charred body, unrecognizable. It was Mustafa’s car — but it was unregistered, and the body’s condition made identification difficult.

The Balochistan police alerted Karachi police, but due to Karachi police’s negligence, no follow-up was made. The body was treated as unclaimed and buried by the Edhi Foundation.

Mustafa’s family had no idea their son was dead — or that his body had already been buried.

The case nearly went cold. But his family never gave up.

After continuous questioning of Mustafa’s close friends, a new clue emerged — a voice message Mustafa had sent to a friend saying he was going to Armaghan’s house that day.

When confronted again, Armaghan repeatedly denied knowing anything. But the pressure was mounting.

After Armagan repeatedly denied any involvement and the police failed to get any leads, Mustafa’s family had almost given up hope. But then, the kidnapper made a critical mistake that brought the case back into the spotlight.

Three weeks after Mustafa’s disappearance, his mother received an international call. The caller said, “If you want to see your son alive again, pay us ₹1 crore.” Although Mustafa’s family was wealthy, gathering such a large sum in a short period was nearly impossible. When they asked for proof that Mustafa was alive, the caller became extremely aggressive and pressured them for payment without showing any evidence.

Mustafa’s mother grew suspicious—especially since these ransom calls began right after she questioned Armagan. And since Armagan was the last person Mustafa was seen with, the family's doubt turned into strong suspicion.

Soon, Pakistan’s ABC Cell and CPLC traced Mustafa’s phone. Its last active location was at Armagan’s house. That was enough evidence for the police to conduct a raid.

On February 8, 2025, police surrounded Armagan’s home and asked him to surrender peacefully. But Armagan locked himself inside and refused to cooperate. His house had over 40 CCTV cameras, and he was monitoring the police from inside, trying to delete or move data from his computers.

As police approached the main door, Armagan opened fire—injuring a constable and a DSP. This act alone proved how far gone he was, showing blatant disregard for law enforcement.

A shootout between Armagan and the police lasted four hours, but eventually, he was overpowered and arrested. However, the true horror awaited inside his house.

During the search, police found dozens of laptops, phones, and high-end computers. It was discovered that Armagan was running a scam call center with 30–40 employees, targeting U.S. citizens. He also mined cryptocurrency and was involved in drug trafficking. The drugs seized were worth lakhs. They also recovered unlicensed weapons and luxury cars.

This was not Armagan’s first offense. He had evaded justice before using money and influence. But this time, things were different.

After Armagan's arrest, police identified another suspect—Siraj Bukhari, Armagan’s childhood friend, who was allegedly present the night Mustafa disappeared. He helped Armagan in his illegal operations. Though they had stopped talking for a while, they recently reconnected.

One week after Armagan’s arrest, Siraj was also caught. During interrogation on February 15, he revealed everything.

According to Siraj, a girl named Zuma had visited Armagan’s home before the New Year’s party. They had an argument, and she left. The next day, Armagan and Mustafa also had a fight, and Mustafa didn’t attend the party. Angry and paranoid, Armagan suspected Zuma of leaking information about his call center.

On January 5, Armagan invited Zuma and Siraj to his house. He brutally assaulted Zuma with an iron rod. Siraj managed to stop him and helped Zuma leave in a cab, warning her to stay silent.

The very next day, January 6, Armagan called Mustafa to his home. Unaware of the trap, Mustafa arrived. Armagan beat him with the same iron rod until he bled. Siraj stripped him and tied his hands and feet. After Mustafa fell unconscious, they stuffed him in the trunk of his own Toyota Mark X.

They drove him to Hub Check Post, Balochistan, made sure no one was around, and set the car on fire—with Mustafa still inside. He died a horrifying, helpless death, burned alive.

Armagan later made the ransom call using an international number to divert police attention. Siraj and Armagan went underground and began acting like nothing had happened.

Shockingly, it was later revealed that Armagan’s father had advised both Armagan and Siraj to disappear. He even told them to relocate the scam call center.

When confronted, Armagan’s father defended him aggressively, denying any wrongdoing. But his statements made it clear he was complicit in the crimes. He continuously tried to shield his son.

Meanwhile, Mustafa’s family, still unaware of the true horrors, hoped for his return. But when they learned the truth, their world collapsed. For two days, they remained inside their home, trying to process the reality.

Mustafa’s mother, refusing to give up, started a social media campaign: #JusticeForMustafa. The case went viral, becoming a national issue. She also exposed Karachi police officers for mishandling the case, demanding suspensions—which eventually happened. The DIG demoted and suspended three officers.

Due to immense social pressure, Armagan was moved from judicial to police custody, where he finally confessed to all his crimes. The case was transferred from ATC1 to ATC2, under a new judge.

But this case wasn’t just about Mustafa’s murder anymore. It exposed a nationwide drug racket. Even actor Sajid Hassan’s son, Sahir Hassan, was named. Police claimed he was arrested from Armagan’s home, though Sahir denied any involvement.

In court, Sahir said, “I have nothing to do with Mustafa or Armagan’s criminal activities. We were just friends.”

Social media played a huge role in spreading both awareness and misinformation. Some people claimed Mustafa didn’t deserve justice because he was involved in crime. But as a writer and human being, I reject that notion.

Yes, Mustafa may have been involved in shady dealings—but that doesn’t justify murder. He was someone’s son. Someone’s brother. Justice must be served—for him, and for his family.

There are theories about why Armagan killed Mustafa—over Zuma, or over drug money. Some say Armagan wanted to eliminate Mustafa to take full control of the business. Only Armagan knows the real reason—and he’s not interested in telling it.

Mustafa was also in a 4-year relationship with a girl named Marsha, who left for the U.S. after his death. Her exit raises questions, but nothing is confirmed.

The case is still ongoing. Investigations continue into others connected to the crime. Siraj has now refused to confess in front of a magistrate, which has affected the trial.

But I hope—like all of you—that the truth comes out in court, and Mustafa’s killers face the harshest punishment possible.