19 days on, police break silence on Mir Raza case

Sindh Police have broken their silence for the first time in 19 days on the Mir Raza murder case, sharing a police statement and medical reports with the media as a high-level investigation team is examining medical, digital, forensic and other evidence. According to a Sindh Police press release, the investigation team is conducting a detailed review of medical reports, digital evidence and the proceedings of the previous investigation. Information obtained from family members, friends and other relevant sources is also being incorporated into the probe. The team has so far received two post-mortem reports, one final report and three chemical analysis reports, with the latest chemical analysis report received on August 17. The reports are being subjected to a detailed comparative and critical review, the police spokesperson said. The review has identified certain points requiring further clarification and reconciliation, prompting investigators to seek additional information and verification from relevant authorities and institutions. The police have contacted the Punjab Forensic Science Agency for analysis of mobile phone and smartwatch data, while the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has been approached to investigate matters related to digital currency. Officials of Apple have also been contacted for assistance in unlocking the mobile phone, the spokesperson said. Police said clarification of the unresolved points identified in the chemical analysis report was expected to bring significant progress in establishing links among different aspects of the investigation and the available evidence. Jibran Nasir raises concern over 'ambiguities' in reports Reacting to the Sindh Police statement, lawyer for the Mir Raza family Jibran Nasir expressed concern over the police position that there were ambiguities in the medical and chemical reports. He said the police's continued references to confusion and a lack of clarity in the reports were a matter of concern and regrettable. Nasir stressed the need for a transparent investigation based on the available evidence and reports. He warned about suicide narrative in his tweet on X, "any attempts to push narrative of suicide will be suicide for Sindh govt and police's credibility."