Mir Raza Murder Probe: Reports Suggest Link to Arms Dealer, Second Pistol
At a glance
- A judicial commission is investigating the murder of Mir Raza Ali.
- The commission has summoned the deceased's business partners and contacts.
- New reports suggest a link to an arms dealer and a second pistol.
Story so far
A judicial commission is probing the murder of Mir Raza Ali, whose body was found in Gulistan-i-Jauhar in July. The commission was formed after the victim's family alleged police mishandling and an attempt to frame the death as suicide. The inquiry has summoned several witnesses, including business partners, for September 15. The probe is also examining significant financial transactions, including a cryptocurrency deposit of Rs. 60 million, with the total amount under investigation potentially reaching Rs. 8 crore.
Latest development
New reports have emerged in the Mir Raza Ali murder case, suggesting a possible connection to an arms dealer and the presence of a second pistol. Available information also indicates scrutiny involving the Sindh Home Minister's office in the ongoing probe.
Latest updates
New reports have emerged in the investigation into the murder of Mir Raza Ali, suggesting a possible connection to an arms dealer and the presence of a second pistol related to the case. Available information also points towards scrutiny involving the Sindh Home Minister's office in connection with the ongoing probe.
The judicial commission investigating the murder of Mir Raza Ali issued notices on Friday to the deceased’s business partner, contacts, and employees to record their statements as witnesses. Those summoned include Ahsan Anis Shamsi, who reportedly held a 30 percent partnership in Ali’s eatery, Wafflix, as well as the eatery's manager and accountant.
The commission also summoned Asad Ali Butt and Usman Buzai, and issued an electronic notice to Hassan Tanoli, who resides in Australia. The witnesses have been instructed to appear on September 15. Meanwhile, some reports have suggested the financial trail being investigated could be as high as Rs. 8 crore.
Further details have emerged in the investigation into the murder of Mir Raza, with reports on Thursday, September 10, suggesting that his cryptocurrency account had received Rs. 60 million. The source of the funds is reportedly referred to as 'the Boss' in the ongoing inquiry, which is examining a financial angle, including significant losses Raza may have suffered in crypto trading.
In a new development on September 10, Sindh Interior Minister Zia Lanjhar appeared before the judicial commission investigating the murder of Mir Raza.
New details have emerged in the Mir Raza murder investigation, with reports now indicating a possible link to cryptocurrency trading. According to available information, transaction IDs and names associated with significant financial losses suffered by Mir Raza in crypto trading have been revealed, adding a new dimension to the ongoing probe.
Following a summons issued earlier, Dr. Osama has appeared before the judicial commission investigating the Mir Raza murder case, according to reports on Thursday, September 10.
The judicial commission investigating the Mir Raza murder case has summoned Dr. Osama to appear before it, according to reports from Thursday, September 10.
The development is the latest in the ongoing probe into the murder, which is being overseen by the commission amid allegations of obstruction and evidence mishandling.
In a new development on Thursday, September 10, Sindh Interior Minister Zia Lanjhar excused himself from appearing before the judicial commission investigating the Mir Raza murder case. This occurred on the day he was scheduled to be present before the commission.
Sindh Interior Minister Zia Lanjhar appeared before the judicial commission investigating the Mir Raza murder case on Thursday, September 10.
The minister's appearance follows a previous statement in which he apologised and assured that the provincial government would not obstruct the commission's proceedings.
In a new development on September 10, the Sindh Interior Minister stated that the provincial government does not intend to impede the proceedings of the judicial commission investigating the Mir Raza case and offered an apology.
In a new development, senior analyst Dr. Shahid Masood has commented on the ongoing investigation, alleging that the case involves political connections and high-profile inquiries.
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Mir Raza murder case: Deceased's business partner, employees summoned to record statements
KARACHI: A judicial commission formed to probe the circumstances and possible negligence around the Mir Raza Ali murder case issued notices on Friday to the deceased’s business partner, contacts and employees to record their statement as witnesses. A
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