KARACHI — Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has received a sealed report concerning the Mir Raza case, with the provincial cabinet now tasked with deciding whether and how to implement its recommendations, according to a spokesperson for the chief minister.
The cabinet is scheduled to meet at the Chief Minister’s House, where the sealed envelope will be opened and the report placed before ministers for review. A final decision on implementation will follow that review, the spokesperson said.
Contents Remain Under Wraps
The report is being treated as significant to the Mir Raza case, as the points and recommendations it contains could shape the future course of action. However, its contents have not been released, leaving unclear which aspects of the case it highlights and what measures it proposes.
The judicial commission investigating Raza’s death has already submitted its inquiry report to the Sindh government, leaving the provincial administration to decide whether the findings should be made public.
Four-Volume Report Handed to Home Department
Additional Secretary of the Sindh Home Department Javed Abro received the report, which comprises four volumes and was submitted in a sealed envelope, according to sources. Both the report and its covering letter are addressed to Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.
Speaking after receiving the report, Abro said the commission’s findings had been handed over to the government and that any further action would be decided by the provincial administration. He noted that although the commission’s proceedings were held in open court, the report itself was delivered sealed.
49 Statements, 15 Hearings
According to details of the inquiry, statements from 49 people were recorded during the proceedings. The commission held 15 hearings and recorded two statements via video link. It was constituted on August 24 to investigate the circumstances surrounding Raza’s death.
Raza’s body was found in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar area on July 29. His death triggered prolonged protests, and an initial post-mortem examination was followed by an exhumation and a second examination.
Key Questions Await Answers
The commission’s report is expected to shed light on the circumstances of Raza’s death, including whether he was murdered or died by suicide. Its findings have not yet been made public.
The Sindh government will decide whether to release the report publicly, while Raza’s family continues to demand the formation of a joint investigation team (JIT) to probe the case.
