Sindh Police Suspect Poet Akash Ansari Was Murdered, Son Confesses

On February 17, 2025, Sindh police announced that renowned poet Dr. Akash Ansaris death was a murder, not an accidental fire. His adopted son, Latif, has confessed to the crime, citing grievances over derogatory remarks from the poet. The autopsy revealed multiple injuries from a sharp object, and the absence of smoke in the lungs indicated that Dr. Ansari died before the fire was set. Latif and his driver, Ashiq, are in custody; further investigations are ongoing.