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Mir Raza commission closes, mystery remains

Judge presses police on missing CCTV, conflicting medical opinions and handling of key evidenceFifteen sittings, 49 witnesses and weeks of questioning later, the Judicial Commission probing Mir Raza Ali's death has concluded its proceedings - but several key questions surrounding the case remain unanswered.The…

Mir Raza commission closes, mystery remains
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Judge presses police on missing CCTV, conflicting medical opinions and handling of key evidenceFifteen sittings, 49 witnesses and weeks of questioning later, the Judicial Commission probing Mir Raza Ali's death has concluded its proceedings - but several key questions surrounding the case remain unanswered.The…

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"Police could have easily picked up someone and beaten a confession out of them, but we want justice in this case," he said.Lashari said a super medical board was proposed because of discrepancies between the reports of Dr Usama and Dr Summaiya Syed, adding that the circumstances and evidence contradicted both reports.Commission head Justice Umar Sial, however, questioned why the opinion of a single doctor appeared to be carrying so….

"The Sindh government is facing embarrassment because of Dr Usama.

One Usama appears to outweigh everyone else," he remarked.CPLC representative Kashif told the commission that its analysis of call detail records, geofencing and CCTV footage had not produced any concrete conclusion.

He said geofencing began on July 28 and 29 and no suspicious activity or unusually frequent contact with a particular number was found.Mir Raza's internet remained active until 4:25am, while Apple Maps was accessed between 4.10am and 4.20am.

Police have approached the NCCIA and Apple for IP-related information.The CPLC had 46 cameras in Gulistan-e-Jauhar Blocks 1 to 4, but the incident location fell outside their coverage.

Mir Raza appeared on only three cameras.

The commission also questioned five missing hours of CCTV footage from Masjid Khizra.

Kashif attributed the problem to the mosque's outdated surveillance system.Justice Sial sharply questioned the police over the preservation of the crime scene, noting that dozens of officers had entered the area.He also questioned the evidentiary value of footage recorded on a mobile phone by SHO Adeel Afzal and noted that a guesthouse DVR had been found in the officer's vehicle.

"The crime scene was made a mess," the judge remarked, questioning why no action had been taken against those responsible.He also asked whether the police's claim that the crime scene unit reached the spot within 15 minutes was accurate, asking: "Is the IG Sindh lying?"The commission grilled Lashari over Ali Shaz, whose name had surfaced in connection with a voice note.Justice Sial questioned whether police had adequately investigated Shaz's movements,….

Mir Raza commission closes, mystery remains Our Correspondent | Updated 27 minutes ago | Judge presses police on missing CCTV, conflicting medical opinions and handling of key evidence.

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