A viral video of Pakistani actress and model Humaira Asghar decomposed body going viral on social media, but this raised public criticism and concerns about how the video is recorded and circulated. On July 8, 2025, the 32-year-old found dead in her apartment in DHA Phase VI, Karachi, following a court-ordered eviction, which caused the police to break into her apartment.
Various users on X (known as Twitter) said that Humaira Asghar decomposed body video filmed by an employee of a humanitarian organization called the Edhi Foundation which usually takes care of such cases. The video went viral in a short period on the platforms especially X, Facebook and Whatsapp, without trigger warnings or content restrictions imposed.
One user directly accused an Edhi employee of filming and uploading the video, calling the act “unacceptable.” Other posts suggested that Chhipa Welfare Association also involved as the workers seen in the video filming themselves with Humaira Asghar decomposed body. However, no official confirmation given regarding the individuals who first recorded or distributed the content. Some of the X users demanded the arrest of Chhipa and the workers who recorded that video.
Public backlash has been strong. Social media users condemned the Humaira Asghar decomposed body footage for violating the privacy and dignity of the deceased. Many questioned the ethics of sharing such sensitive material, citing religious and cultural concerns. “Searched Humaira Asghar on Twitter to find out what happened, and people are uploading videos and pictures of her decomposed corpse,” one user wrote.
The public also expressed fears about the growing trend of posting graphic content for engagement and views. Critics called it a serious breach of respect, demanding accountability from those involved and urging authorities to take action.
Humaira Asghar known for her roles in Tamasha Ghar and Jalaibee. Her body discovered in an advanced state of decomposition. The apartment was locked from the inside, and authorities ruled out foul play. Forensic and toxicology reports are still pending.
Although an official inquiry has not opened into sharing the video of Humaira Asghar decomposed body, the incident sparked the necessity to strengthen privacy legislation and regulations of ethics in the sharing of information posted on the Internet.
This footage has gone viral with a heightened need to put more controls on the taking and sharing of images around the subject of death, when done without consent. The episode escalated wider discussion on mental health, online ethics and societal reaction in the online community to tragedy.
