Mir Raza Probe: Commission Uncovers Investigation Flaws as Term Extended
At a glance
- Judicial commission's term in Mir Raza murder case extended to Oct 15.
- Probe has reportedly found flaws in post-mortem and CCTV evidence handling.
- Commission is headed by Sindh High Court Justice Omar Sial.
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A single-member judicial commission, led by SHC Justice Omar Sial, was formed to investigate the murder of Mir Raza Ali and any police negligence. After its initial 30-day term expired, the Sindh government approved an extension until October 15 to allow more time to complete the inquiry, during which dozens of witness statements have been recorded.
Latest development
The judicial commission probing Mir Raza Ali's death has reportedly found major flaws in the initial investigation, including discrepancies in the post-mortem report and failure to secure CCTV footage from 51 of 52 cameras.
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As the Sindh cabinet formally approved the extension of its tenure, the judicial commission investigating the death of Mir Raza Ali has reportedly uncovered significant flaws in the initial police probe. During previous proceedings, the commission raised questions about discrepancies in the first post-mortem report and issues concerning the formation of medical boards. It also expressed concern over the handling of CCTV evidence, noting that footage from only one of 52 cameras in the crime scene's vicinity was initially obtained by investigators. The cabinet also decided that the commission's head, Justice Omar Sial, could continue the inquiry if more time was required beyond the new October 15 deadline.
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