KARACHI: The family of young businessman Mir Raza Ali has rejected the provincial government’s decision to establish a judicial commission to investigate his murder, demanding that a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) be formed instead.
Mir Raza’s father and sister have announced that they will approach the Sindh High Court over the matter. The family says it has serious reservations about the proposed judicial commission and believes a JIT would provide a more comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
In a video message, Mir Raza’s sister said the family learned about the decision to establish the judicial commission through the media. She claimed that the family had not been formally informed about the decision or given details about the commission’s terms of reference.
The victim’s sister also questioned the timing of the decision, saying police were expected to submit their report to the court on August 24. She questioned whether authorities were already aware of the contents of the report and why the decision to establish a commission had been taken before the report was presented.
The family has also raised questions about the role of police officials involved in the investigation. According to Mir Raza’s sister, several issues remain unresolved, including whether the proposed commission would investigate the conduct of police officers and whether it could recommend their suspension or transfer.
The family says it has opposed the formation of a judicial commission from the beginning and has instead called for a Joint Investigation Team to investigate the case.
According to the family, a JIT could provide a clearer framework for examining the circumstances of Mir Raza’s death, determining responsibility and addressing questions surrounding the conduct of officials involved in the investigation.
The disagreement between the provincial government and Mir Raza’s family has added another dimension to the high-profile Karachi murder case. While authorities have moved toward a judicial commission, the victim’s family has made clear that it does not accept the proposed mechanism.
The family’s planned approach to the Sindh High Court could now determine the future course of the investigation. Further developments are expected after the police report is submitted and the family formally raises its concerns before the court.
