The Sindh government has decided to seek a judicial commission to investigate the killing of young businessman Mir Raza Ali. The move follows the exhumation of his body and growing questions surrounding the investigation. Sindh Home Minister Zia Lanjar said the commission would include high court judges. He said the decision came during a meeting with Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.
“We will have this case investigated by high court judges,” he said.
Ali’s body was found in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar area on July 29. He had disappeared from his residence a day earlier.
New Team to Lead Investigation
Lanjar said authorities have also changed the investigation team. DIG Amir Farooqi will now lead the new team.
He added that the family could recommend a police officer for inclusion in the investigation. The government, he said, wanted to ensure justice and maintain public confidence. A five-member committee has been formed following the exhumation. It includes senior police officials from the Rapid Response Force, Investigation and Special Investigation Unit.
Meanwhile, Lanjar said the government would write to the Sindh High Court Chief Justice. The letter will request the formation of the judicial commission.
He said the commission would examine two medical reports linked to the case. It will also consider differences between the findings.
Conflicting Post-Mortem Reports Under Review
Ali’s body was exhumed for a fresh post-mortem before his reburial near Tariq Road.
The medical findings reportedly documented several injuries. These included a gunshot wound, fractures and marks of violence on different parts of the body.
The report also mentioned injuries to Ali’s head, face, jaw and nasal bone. It further documented chest injuries and a fractured sixth rib.
Lanjar acknowledged that the original crime scene was not preserved properly. He said public debate could increase confusion and urged the commission to establish the facts.
He also rejected speculation about the involvement of a high-profile personality, saying no evidence had emerged so far.
Government Seeks Complete Investigation
Lanjar said the investigation remains open and its direction can change as new evidence emerges.
“Even if there is 1% doubt in any case, the investigation should be 100%,” he said.
The minister added that no police officer’s opinion should be considered final while investigators continue examining the evidence.
For Mir Raza Ali’s family, the judicial commission could provide another opportunity to establish what happened. The government now faces pressure to ensure that every piece of evidence receives proper attention and that the case reaches a credible conclusion.
