The Sindh government on Sunday approved the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the murder of young businessman Mir Raza, following concerns raised by his family over the handling of the case.
The proposal was approved through circulation by members of the Sindh cabinet. A serving judge of the Sindh High Court (SHC) will head the inquiry.
The provincial government has requested the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court to nominate a judge for the commission, which will be constituted under Section 3 of the Sindh Tribunals of Inquiry Ordinance, 1969.
The cabinet has also approved the Terms of Reference (TORs) governing the inquiry. The original murder case was registered at Ferozabad Police Station.
A spokesperson for Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said the chief minister had taken seriously the concerns expressed by Mir Raza’s family and had received their written request seeking an investigation.
The commission will examine discrepancies in the initial investigation, review additional evidence and scrutinise the conduct of police officers, medico-legal officers and other officials involved in the case.
It will also be empowered to recommend action where it identifies negligence in official duties or tampering with evidence, and may order additional investigations and forensic examinations where necessary.
Under the relevant law, the judicial commission will exercise powers equivalent to those of a civil court while conducting its inquiry.
Chief Minister Shah has directed all provincial departments and government officials to fully cooperate with the commission, with the government saying the inquiry is intended to ensure a transparent and impartial investigation into Mir Raza’s death.