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Sindh govt to ask SHC CJ to form judicial commission to review Mir Raza Ali murder probe
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Sindh govt to ask SHC CJ to form judicial commission to review Mir Raza Ali murder probe

From Dawn · () English

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  • The Sindh government will ask the chief justice of the provincial high court to form a judicial commission to investigate the Mir Raza Ali murder case.
  • This decision follows a request from Ali's parents, who allege the investigation is biased and perpetuates a false narrative of suicide.
  • The commission will examine the investigation's impartiality, identify further investigative needs, and determine if any officials acted negligently or engaged in misconduct.

The Sindh government has decided to request the chief justice of the Sindh High Court to establish a judicial commission to review the investigation into the murder of Mir Raza Ali. This move comes after Ali's parents appealed to Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, expressing concerns that the probe team is biased and pushing a false narrative of suicide.

After carefully considering the concerns expressed by the family, the government of Sindh has decided to request the honourable chief justice of the Sindh High Court to establish a judicial commission to conduct an impartial and transparent inquiry.

— Sindh CM's office statementThe statement from the Sindh Chief Minister's office announcing the decision to form a judicial commission.

The parents, through their lawyer Jibran Nasir, alleged that the investigation was not impartial. In response, the CM's office stated that the family's concerns were received with "compassion and the utmost seriousness." The government will now ask the chief justice to form a commission to ensure an impartial and transparent inquiry.

This commission will have broad powers, including the ability to summon witnesses, examine them under oath, and demand the production of documents, similar to a Civil Court under the Sindh Tribunals of Inquiry Ordinance, 1969. It is tasked with determining if the investigation was conducted lawfully and impartially. The commission must also identify any investigative angles or evidence needing further examination.

The commission shall exercise all powers available to it under the Sindh Tribunals of Inquiry Ordinance, 1969, including the powers of a Civil Court to summon and enforce the attendance of witnesses, examine them on oath, and require the discovery and production of documents and other records.

— Sindh CM's office statementDetailing the extensive powers the judicial commission will possess.

Furthermore, the commission will investigate potential negligence, dereliction of duty, professional misconduct, evidence manipulation, or cover-ups by police officers, medico-legal officers, or other officials. It can recommend further investigation, forensic analysis, and appropriate legal or departmental actions. All government departments and officials are directed to cooperate fully. The commission is expected to submit its report within 30 days.

The commission will be fully empowered to examine the conduct of the investigation and recommend appropriate action in accordance with law.

— Sindh CM's office statementDescribing the scope of the commission's authority regarding the investigation's conduct.
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