A Karachi police investigation team has concluded that Mir Raza was murdered, with the post-mortem examination also ruling out suicide, an investigating officer told a court on Monday.
Investigating Officer Siraj Lashari informed the court that the team had restarted the investigation from the beginning and examined evidence from multiple angles.
He said a significant portion of the evidence was digital and was being analysed as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police Recover Shell but Pistol Remains Missing
The court was informed that investigators recovered a shell from the crime scene.
However, the pistol allegedly involved in the incident has not yet been recovered.
Lashari said investigators were continuing efforts to locate the weapon and examine other evidence connected to the case.
He added that the final forensic and post-mortem reports were still awaited. These reports are expected to provide further details about the circumstances surrounding Mir Raza’s death.
The investigating officer maintained that the evidence collected so far supported the conclusion that the case was one of murder rather than suicide.
Lawyer Calls for Stronger Judicial Commission
During proceedings at the Sindh High Court, lawyer Jibran Nasir, representing Mir Raza’s parents, said he had no objection to the formation of a judicial commission.
However, he called for the commission to be given a broader mandate and additional terms of reference to ensure a comprehensive investigation.
Nasir also questioned whether the current investigation team had recorded statements from members of the team that initially investigated the case.
He said the government lawyer had opposed forming a joint investigation team, arguing that such an investigation was outside the role of a judicial commission.
Final Reports Expected to Clarify Case
Nasir said the investigating officer’s statement that Mir Raza had been murdered was significant.
He also referred to a proposal by the Sindh Advocate General to approach the Sindh Inspector General of Police regarding the formation of a JIT.
Nasir questioned how federal institutions could be included in such a team through a provincial government request.
The court has sought further details about the investigation and evidence collected so far. The final forensic and post-mortem reports are expected to help determine the next course of the investigation.
