NCCIA summons four Karachi residents over Mir Raza case posts
NCCIA summons four individuals
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency has summoned four Karachi residents following a complaint filed by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon.
The complaint concerns what Memon described as false and malicious content shared on social media about him and his son in connection with the Mir Raza Ali murder case.
The notices, dated August 10, said the NCCIA was investigating allegations of defamation through electronic and digital platforms.
According to the notices, the inquiry was launched after a complaint was submitted by Naqvi Law Associates on behalf of Memon.
The agency said the complaint involved the alleged circulation of defamatory and fabricated material through digital platforms.
The notices stated that the alleged content had affected Memon’s reputation and could fall under relevant cybercrime laws.
All four individuals have been directed to appear before the NCCIA Karachi office on August 13 at 11:30am.
They have also been asked to bring their original CNICs, relevant documents and evidence that they may use in their defence.
Respondents asked to submit digital devices
The individuals summoned by the agency have also been directed to record their statements during the inquiry.
They must submit their digital devices to investigators as part of the process, according to the notices.
The NCCIA warned that failure to appear could result in further legal action before the competent court.
The development came one day after Memon approached the agency through his lawyer against unidentified people.
His complaint accused them of allegedly harassing him and spreading false and malicious claims about him and his son online.
Memon rejected allegations linking him to a guest house in Gulistan-i-Jauhar where Mir Raza Ali was allegedly tortured and killed.
He also denied claims that his son travelled to London shortly after the incident and had been moving around with a bodyguard.
Memon rejects allegations over Mir Raza case
Memon said the allegations against him and his son had “no factual or evidentiary basis”.
He described the claims as an attempt to damage their reputation for “extraneous political motives”.
His lawyer asked the NCCIA to register a first information report and take action against those found responsible.
The complaint cited provisions of the Prevention of Electronic Crime Act, 2016, along with other applicable laws.
The cybercrime inquiry is separate from the criminal investigation into Mir Raza Ali’s death, which has also faced controversy.
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Investigation into Mir Raza death continues
Ali, an IBA graduate and owner of the eatery Wafflix, went missing on July 28.
His body was discovered the following day in bushes near Shahi Qila Ground in Karachi’s Gulistan-i-Jauhar area.
A gunshot wound was found on his body, leading investigators to examine the circumstances surrounding his death.
The initial investigation considered the possibility of suicide. However, Ali’s family maintained that he had been kidnapped, tortured and murdered.
A second postmortem was later conducted after concerns were raised about the first examination.
The second autopsy found that Ali had been shot in the back, which ruled out the possibility of suicide, according to the information provided.
Ali’s family lawyer, Jibran Nasir, called for the investigation team to be changed and accused authorities of attempting to “bury the facts”.
A new investigation team was subsequently assigned to the case on Sunday.
A murder charge was also added to the first information report, marking a significant change in the direction of the investigation.
