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. Among those who have been issued notices is Ahsan Anis Shamsi, who the commission was told had a 30 per cent partnership in Ali’s eatery, Wafflix. The…
A judicial commission probing the Mir Raza Ali murder case issued summonses on Friday to Ali's business partner, Ahsan Anis Shamsi, who held a 30% stake in Ali's eatery, Wafflix. Additionally, the eatery's manager, Sherry, and accountant Muhammad Umair Khan were summoned. The commission also extended an electronic summons to Hassan Tanoli, residing in Australia; his name emerged in connection with Ali's business.
Witnesses were directed to appear before the commission on September 15. Tanoli could record his statement via Zoom/electronic means. If their details were not available, the bailiff was instructed to coordinate with Deputy Superintendent of Police Siraj Lashari for serving notices. The murder case had been plagued by conspiracy theories, with Ali's family accusing the police of trying to cover up the facts.
Days after Ali's body was found in Karachi's Gulistan-i-Jauhar, a Karachi court allowed the exhumation of his body, leading to the formation of a medico-legal board. However, Ali's family rejected the new board, resulting in the deferment of the exhumation. The Sindh government then restored the original medical board, following which Ali's body was exhumed on August 8.
The final report confirmed that Ali's death was caused by a gunshot wound to the back, ruling out suicide.
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