Urdu Report Desk
The Sindh government has begun implementing the recommendations of a judicial commission in the Mir Raza Ali murder case by forming a joint investigation team (JIT) to conduct further investigations.
According to an official communication, the JIT will be headed by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Irfan Ali Baloch. Senior representatives from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Intelligence Bureau (IB), Pakistan Rangers and the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) will also be included in the team.
The Sindh government has written to the relevant institutions, requesting them to nominate officers of Grade 18 or above for the investigation.
Murder Case Registered in Karachi
The murder case of Mir Raza Ali was registered at Karachi’s Ferozabad Police Station. The first information report (FIR) No. 795/2026 includes Sections 365, 302 and 201 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
These provisions relate to kidnapping or abduction, murder, and causing the disappearance of evidence of an offence or providing false information to screen an offender, respectively.
Action Against Police Officers Under Review
Separately, the Sindh Home Department has written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh regarding action against police officers and personnel named in the judicial commission’s report.
The department has forwarded the commission’s observations, along with the recommendations of a cabinet subcommittee, to the provincial police chief for further consideration.
The Sindh government has also asked the federal Ministry of Interior to nominate a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officer of Grade 20 or above to assist in further investigations into the case.
The proposed committee is expected to include DIG Irfan Ali Baloch and DIG Naeem Ahmed Sheikh.
One-Member Committee to Examine Police Conduct
Meanwhile, a separate, one-member committee has been formed under Additional Inspector General of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Zulfiqar Ali Larak, to examine the conduct of police officers and personnel named in the judicial commission’s report.
According to the notification, DIG West Irfan Ali Baloch will assist the committee in carrying out its work.
The committee has been directed to assess the capabilities, performance and overall policing record of the officers and personnel identified in the report. It will also conduct further inquiries into Inspector Ghaus’s role in the burning of the crime scene.
The committee will submit a report containing its findings and recommendations to the IGP Sindh.
Recommendations Regarding Dr Usama Sheikh
In another development, a cabinet subcommittee, acting on the judicial commission’s recommendations, has proposed removing Dr Usama Sheikh from his position and requiring him to undergo two years of training.
The Sindh Home Department has sent a letter to the provincial health secretary regarding the recommendations.
