Last Updated on October 20, 2026 by YeJahan
YEJAHAN REPORT
KARACHI (Oct 20): A judicial commission tasked with investigating the death of Mir Raza has issued a scathing report, pointing to a deliberate campaign to manufacture a suicide narrative, criticizing the actions of senior police officials and concerned Sindh bureaucracy.
• The muted witnesses: The judicial body noted that the Bharde Brothers “know a great deal but are withholding information.” Their actions and shifting behavior throughout the investigation have raised deep suspicion.
• The leaked audio strip: The report identifies Ali Shaz and Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nida Junaid as central figures in generating the suicide narrative. Ali Shaz provided ASP Nida Junaid with an eight-month-old voice clip belonging to Mir Raza. ASP Nida then forwarded this clip to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Samiullah Soomro to establish a false timeline of despair. The commission labeled Ali Shaz’s movements and actions as highly suspicious.
• A missing link: The report highlights that a WhatsApp message sent by Mir Raza to an individual named Sarim remains a critical, unexamined link in the investigative chain.
The Chief Minister House meeting
On August 9, a high-level meeting took place at the Chief Minister House attended by several senior police commanders and Dr. Osama Sheikh. While the commission stated that no explicitly malicious intent could be proven to have originated from this meeting, it strongly criticized the organizers.
The commission noted it would have been proper to invite the Police Surgeon to this session, but independent medical professionals were deliberately excluded.
Systematic sabotage of the crime scene and evidence
The judicial report paints a damning picture of the localized investigation, stating that the Sindh Police suffered a “mega failure” because the case was effectively ruined within the very first week.
[52+ CCTV Cameras Near Scene]
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├─► Local Police: Extracted only footage showing Mir Raza
├─► Khizra Mosque Camera: Key footage missing
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│ └─► DSP Siraj Lashari Claim: “Power outage from 5 PM to 10 PM”
│ └─► K-Electric Verification: “FALSE CLAIM”
• Arson as evidence destruction: The commission found that the crime scene was intentionally set on fire. The report explicitly classifies the burning of the crime scene as a distinct criminal act intended to obliterate physical evidence.
• Selective CCTV manipulation: While between 52 and several hundred CCTV cameras surrounded the vicinity, the local investigative team extracted only the footage that showed Mir Raza walking along the route.
• The K-Electric contradiction: Vital footage from a camera at the Khizra Mosque went missing. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Siraj Lashari claimed that a power outage knocked out the camera from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM on July 28. However, when the commission verified this with utility provider K-Electric, the company confirmed the claim was entirely false.
• Withholding Evidence: The report concludes that police selectively preserved only the footage that advanced their predetermined suicide conclusion, while allowing critical, exculpatory evidence to be lost or destroyed.
• Witness Intimidation: Station House Officer (SHO) Adeel Afzal actively interfered in the social aftermath of the death. He explicitly ordered Mir Raza’s friends not to offer condolences to the family, stay away from the Soyem (funeral prayers), and boycott public protests.
Institutional Ego and Professional Failure
The commission observed that senior police leadership failed to look at the “big picture” due to severe short-sightedness. Caught in a wave of intense public criticism, the police force retreated into a defensive shell.
Instead of pursuing objective leads, the department’s position became driven by institutional ego and open hostility toward alternative theories, completely destroying their impartiality and professionalism.
The breakdown of the investigative team was absolute:
• One key member of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) was not even present in Karachi during the critical phase of the inquiry.
• A second assigned officer was distracted, focusing his attention on an unrelated case in interior Sindh.
• No senior officer stepped forward to own or lead the investigation, leaving it without a coherent strategy from the outset.
Personnel Accountability and Recommendations
The judicial commission categorized the performance of several officers as “Criminal Negligence” or “Unprofessional,” while singling out two lower-ranking officers for rare praise.
| Officer / Official | Commission Verdict | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| SHO Adeel Afzal | Criminal Negligence | Immediate suspension; Comprehensive inquiry into potential complicity in erasing evidence. |
| SI Shabbir Laghari (Inquiry Officer) | Criminal Negligence | Immediate suspension. |
| Inspector Ghaous | Criminal Negligence | Formal department inquiry. |
| SHO Kamran Qureshi | Highly Suspicious | Removal from SHO post; Investigation into potential assistance in evidence destruction. |
| ASP Nida Junaid | Unprofessional | Mandatory basic training; Inquiry to clear or confirm suspicions regarding the audio leak. |
| SSP Samiullah Soomro | Under Scrutiny | Performance questioned; Retained on the accountability list. |
| SSP Zubair Nazir Sheikh | Unprofessional | Institutional reprimand. |
| SP Usman Sadozai | Unprofessional | Institutional reprimand. |
| DIG Aamir Farooqi | Unsatisfactory | Serious reservations expressed over performance. |
| DIG Lanjar | Unsatisfactory | Serious reservations expressed over performance. |
| AIG Afzal Khan | Exemplary | Commended by the Commission. |
| Head Moharrir Zeeshan | Exemplary | Awarded commendation certificates and advanced training; Named as “a matter of pride for the police force.” |
| PC Muhammad Arif | Exemplary | Awarded commendation certificates. |
Bureaucratic collusion in the Health ministry
The manipulation extended beyond law enforcement into the provincial healthcare bureaucracy. The commission expressed grave reservations regarding Sindh Health Secretary Tariq Sangi.
Furthermore, the report recommends a formal inquiry against Special Secretary of Health Shehryar Memon, finding that he bowed to outside pressure to illicitly alter the composition of the Special Medical Board tasked with evaluating Mir Raza’s post-mortem data.
Roadmap for the next phase
To uncover the truth behind Mir Raza’s death, the judicial commission concluded that a entirely fresh, intelligence-based investigation must be launched immediately.
The commission directed future investigators to focus on the following targets:
1. The Cartel: Deeply investigate the nexus between Ali Shaz, ASP Nida Junaid, ASP Shahzaib Memon, and Special Secretary Shehryar Memon to uncover a suspected blackmail and retaliatory murder plot.
2. The Silver/Grey Sedan: Identify the occupants of the silver or grey car spotted at the guest house at the time of the incident.
3. Chemical Sourcing: Track down the origin and procurement source of the specialized acid used at the crime scene.
4. Dr. Osama Sheikh: Probe the personal and professional relationships of Dr. Osama Sheikh to determine his connection to the parties involved.
5. Data Recovery: Deploy advanced forensic tools to recover the critical, missing CCTV footage that local police failed to secure.Bureaucratic collusion in the Health ministry
The manipulation extended beyond law enforcement into the provincial healthcare bureaucracy. The commission expressed grave reservations regarding Sindh Health Secretary Tariq Sangi.
Furthermore, the report recommends a formal inquiry against Special Secretary of Health Shehryar Memon, finding that he bowed to outside pressure to illicitly alter the composition of the Special Medical Board tasked with evaluating Mir Raza’s post-mortem data.
Roadmap for the next phase
To uncover the truth behind Mir Raza’s death, the judicial commission concluded that a entirely fresh, intelligence-based investigation must be launched immediately.
The commission directed future investigators to focus on the following targets:
1. The Cartel: Deeply investigate the nexus between Ali Shaz, ASP Nida Junaid, ASP Shahzaib Memon, and Special Secretary Shehryar Memon to uncover a suspected blackmail and retaliatory murder plot.
2. The Silver/Grey Sedan: Identify the occupants of the silver or grey car spotted at the guest house at the time of the incident.
3. Chemical Sourcing: Track down the origin and procurement source of the specialized acid used at the crime scene.
4. Dr. Osama Sheikh: Probe the personal and professional relationships of Dr. Osama Sheikh to determine his connection to the parties involved.
5. Data Recovery: Deploy advanced forensic tools to recover the critical, missing CCTV footage that local police failed to secure.
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