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Sindh govt orders probe into alleged police negligence in Mir Raza case

The Sindh government has formed a joint investigation team (JIT) to reinvestigate the murder of young businessman Mir Raza Ali in light of a judicial commission’s report, while a separate committee will examine alleged police negligence and possible attempts to cover up the case, Aaj News reported on Saturday. The JIT will be headed by Sindh Police Deputy Inspector General Irfan Baloch and…

Sindh govt orders probe into alleged police negligence in Mir Raza case

The Sindh government has formed a joint investigation team to re-examine the murder of young businessman Mir Raza Ali, following a judicial commission's report. The team, headed by Deputy Inspector General Irfan Baloch, includes representatives from various agencies, and will be authorized to submit a case challan before the court.

Simultaneously, a separate committee led by DIG Zulfiqar Larak will investigate alleged police negligence and potential cover-ups, with plans to include a federal officer to examine the police's role in the case. The Sindh government has ordered reviews of the police investigation system, crime scene unit, and other relevant departments based on the judicial commission's findings, with recommendations for reforms to be implemented.

Officials implicated in the case, including senior officers Amir Farooqi and Farrukh Lanjar, have been directed for further action.

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