Police Questioning 35 Phone Contacts in Mir Raza Ali Murder Case

Investigators probing the murder of young businessman Mir Raza Ali are currently questioning 35 people who were in contact with the deceased via phone. DSP Siraj Lashari, the newly appointed investigating officer, informed a judicial magistrate on Saturday that the call data records revealed these contacts.

Mir Raza Ali, an IBA graduate, disappeared on July 28 and his body was discovered in bushes in Gulistan-i-Jauhar the following day. DSP Lashari, who took over the case two days prior, requested more time to file a progress report, stating that no one has been formally accused yet as the investigation is ongoing. He is seeking additional time to finalize the investigation and collect forensic and medical reports.

In a related development, a sessions court extended the interim pre-arrest bail of Mir Raza Ali's business partner, Muhammad Ahmed Bhardey, until August 24. Bhardey had been granted bail until August 15. His lawyer argued that his client was cooperating with investigators but feared harassment. Representing the victim's family, Advocate Jibran Nasir noted that Bhardey was among approximately 35 individuals summoned for questioning. The judge questioned the need for bail if Bhardey was not initially accused but stressed that he must cooperate with the investigation regardless. The court directed Bhardey not to leave the city during the ongoing probe.

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DSP Lashari tells court no one named as accused yet; murder probe still underway