The investigation into the murder of young entrepreneur Mir Raza Ali has made another breakthrough after the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh successfully unlocked the victim’s Apple Watch and recovered key digital evidence, ARY News reported.
According to senior police officials, the smartwatch contained transaction records and other important data that could help investigators reconstruct the events leading up to Mir Raza Ali’s death.
Police said Mir Raza Ali’s iPhone and Apple Watch were recovered earlier by Karachi East Police. However, investigators found that data on both devices had been deleted, complicating forensic analysis.
The devices were subsequently sent to the CTD’s Digital Forensic Centre, where experts managed to unlock the Apple Watch and recover valuable information. Officials believe the extracted data could play a significant role in the investigation.
Efforts are continuing to access and recover data from Mir Raza Ali’s iPhone, with a technical team still examining the device for additional evidence.
Senior police officials said investigators have also obtained further important information but declined to disclose details at this stage.
Police are expected to hold a press conference within the next 48 hours to announce major developments in the case.
The investigation has gathered momentum in recent days, with authorities analysing digital evidence, CCTV footage and forensic findings as they work to identify those responsible for the killing.