Gunshot Residue Found on Deceased Entrepreneur's Body and Clothing

Forensic analysis has detected gunshot residue (GSR) on the hands, chest, and back wounds of Mir Raza Ali, a 25-year-old entrepreneur whose bullet-riddled body was found in Karachi on July 29. Ali, owner of the eatery Wafflix, had been reported missing the previous day.

The discovery of his body followed a controversy surrounding his initial autopsy, leading to an exhumation and a second postmortem. This subsequent examination revealed multiple injuries and a congealed black substance in his mouth and throat. Samples collected during the exhumation were sent for forensic testing at Karachi University's International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS).

Two reports released from the ICCBS provided crucial details. One report confirmed the presence of GSR on swabs from Ali's wounds and the skin of both his hands. It also stated that no sedative, psychotropic, narcotic, or poisonous substances were found on his forehead, face, right foot, or in various internal samples. Another report, analyzing Ali's shirt, identified perforations consistent with bullet entry and exit points. Examination of the material surrounding these defects revealed lead and barium, elements commonly associated with firearm discharge residues, with higher concentrations found on the posterior portion of the shirt.