Committee Finds No Evidence of Self-Harm; Report to Be Submitted to IGP and Interior Minister
A major twist has emerged in the investigation into the death of Islamabad Police SP Adeel Akbar, as a four-member inquiry committee has ruled out suicide, contradicting earlier assumptions about the nature of his death.
According to official sources, the committee has completed its detailed report, which will be submitted to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Ali Nasir Rizvi today. The findings will also be forwarded to Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for review and further directives.
No Signs of Suicide Found
The inquiry team, after several days of investigation, concluded that no evidence supports the theory that SP Akbar took his own life. “The committee found no proof of suicide,” confirmed a source familiar with the probe.
The report indicates that the senior officer died from a gunshot wound to the face, a fact that was confirmed by the post-mortem report received by investigators. However, the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under scrutiny.
Key Witnesses and Psychologist Questioned
As part of the inquiry, the committee recorded the statements of SP Akbar’s wireless operator, driver, and other staff members, all of whom were in contact with him on the day of the incident.
Additionally, the psychologist treating SP Akbar was questioned about the officer’s mental health and recent therapy sessions. Sources revealed that SP Akbar had visited his doctor twice before his death, but no signs of suicidal tendencies were reported.
The committee’s findings suggest that the officer’s death may not have been self-inflicted, raising fresh questions about what really happened.
The official report is expected to guide the next phase of the investigation, potentially shifting the focus toward alternative causes — including foul play.
