Sindh govt to seek judicial commission to review Mir Raza Ali murder probe; family to move SHC against decision
The Sindh government said on Sunday it would be asking the chief justice of the provincial high court to establish a judicial commission to determine whether the investigation in the Mir Raza Ali murder case was being conducted impartially and in accordance with the law. But, soon after the announcement, the counsel for Ali’s family raised objections and said they would approach the Sindh High…
The Sindh government announced on Sunday that it would establish a judicial commission to review the Mir Raza Ali murder investigation. However, Ali's family counselor Jibran Nasir promptly raised objections and plans to approach the Sindh High Court against the decision. The government's move came after Ali's parents, Mir Hussain and Mariam, requested Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to directly oversee the investigation.
In a letter to the Sindh chief minister, Ali's parents alleged that the investigation was biased and focused on perpetuating the false narrative of Ali's death being a suicide. The Sindh government stated that the judicial commission would determine if the investigation was impartial and in accordance with the law, and identify any areas requiring further investigation.
The commission, if formed, would have powers similar to a civil court to summon witnesses, examine them on oath, and require the production of documents and records. The government also offered its solidarity to Ali's family during their time of grief.
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