Sindh govt to seek judicial commission to review Mir Raza Ali murder probe; family to move SHC against decision

The Sindh government announced on Sunday its intention to request the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court to establish a judicial commission to review the investigation into the murder of Mir Raza Ali. However, Ali's family's counsel, Jibran Nasir, challenged this decision and announced they would move the Sindh High Court on Monday against the formation of the commission.

Ali's parents, Mir Hussain and Mariam, had previously requested Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to directly oversee the investigation. They alleged that the investigation was focusing on perpetuating a false narrative of Ali's death by suicide. The Sindh Chief Minister's office acknowledged their letter was received with compassion and promised to establish the judicial commission.

The commission would be tasked with determining whether the investigation was impartial and conducted in accordance with the law, as well as identifying any areas requiring further investigation, including potential negligence or misconduct by police officers or medico-legal officers. The commission would have the powers of a civil court to summon and examine witnesses, and require the production of documents and records.

The government assured full cooperation with the commission and directed all government departments to provide necessary assistance. Nasir argued that forming the commission without publicizing its terms of reference and without engaging other law enforcement agencies was problematic, and questioned why the police investigation report was not submitted before the commission's formation.