The Sindh government has ordered action against several police officials over the killing of young Karachi businessman Mir Raza Ali. Authorities have also established a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate the case.
The decision follows recommendations submitted by a judicial commission examining the controversial killing.
Sindh Forms High-Level Investigation Team
DIG Irfan Ali Baloch will lead the newly formed investigation team.
The JIT will include senior representatives from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Intelligence Bureau (IB), Pakistan Rangers Sindh, and National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).
The provincial government has requested official nominations from the relevant institutions.
Several Police Officers Face Suspension and Investigation
The Sindh Home Department has directed the police chief to implement the commission’s recommendations.
Authorities ordered the removal, suspension, and departmental investigation of SHO Adeel Afzal.
Inspectors Shabbir Laghari and Ghaus will also face suspension and inquiries.
Meanwhile, SSP Samiullah Soomro has been directed to undergo additional training.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will investigate allegations that SHO Kamran Qureshi destroyed evidence.
Separate Committee to Examine Police Conduct
A committee involving CTD Additional Inspector General Zulfiqar Ali Larak will review the conduct of officers named in the report.
Investigators will also examine Inspector Ghaus’s alleged involvement in burning the crime scene.
Post-Mortem Doctor Also Faces Action
The Home Department has recommended removing Dr Osama Sheikh, who conducted the initial post-mortem examination.
The doctor may also undergo two years of additional training.
Meanwhile, authorities have ordered commendation certificates for Constable Zeeshan Arif.
The investigation marks a major step toward establishing accountability in Mir Raza Ali’s killing.
