Mir Raza murder case takes new turn as audio recording raises questions

The order details new evidence and witness statements

Audio recording presented before commission

During the hearing, lawyer Jibran Nasir, representing Mir Raza’s family, presented a recording related to a call received by the victim’s father. Nasir said the caller introduced himself as a senior government official and supported SHO Adil Afzal.

The judge stated in the written order that other parts of the audio provided by Jibran Nasir were not considered suitable for inclusion in the order. The commission also recorded statements from Inspector Muhammad Ali, Shehryar Ali, Asad Ali Butt and Head Constable Zeeshan Haider.

Witness statements and investment records

Hasan Tanoli, who is currently in Australia, recorded his statement through a video link. Ahmed Hasan told the commission that the name Ahmed Usman appeared on a list of investors found on Mir Raza’s watch.

Ahmed Hasan clarified that Ahmed and Usman were two different individuals. He also told the commission that he had invested in Mir Raza’s business, while the commission directed that government employee Usman Bozai be issued a notice.

Commission issues warnings and notices

The commission’s written order included a warning concerning support for SHO Adil Afzal, stating, "ایس ایچ او عدیل افضال کو حمایت کے لئے مہم چلانے پر تنبیہ کی جاتی ہے۔" The commission also received daily police station records from Ferozabad and Gulistan-e-Johar police stations.

According to the order, the station house officers of both police stations had already recorded their statements. The commission also addressed a matter involving a journalist’s mobile phone.

Further investigation and next hearing

Dr Usama told the commission that he would present the person accused of snatching the mobile phone of a journalist reporting on the case. A show-cause notice had previously been issued to Dr Usama over the incident, and he requested an opportunity to record a further statement.

The commission directed Dr Usama to submit a formal application for additional testimony. It also issued a notice to the case’s first investigating officer, Shabbir Laghari, requiring him to appear.

The commission’s next hearing is scheduled for September 17. Further proceedings are expected to examine the evidence and statements submitted during the investigation.

The written order records new evidence, witness statements and notices in the Mir Raza murder case. The audio recording and additional testimony may become part of the commission’s continuing examination, subject to its findings.

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