JIT formed to probe Mir Raza’s death

The Home Department has requested the relevant agencies to nominate officers of Grade 18 or above.The JIT has been formed following recommendations by a one-member judicial commission headed by Justice Omar Sial, which examined the circumstances surrounding Mir Raza Ali's death.

The team will conduct further investigations in light of the commission's findings.Separately, the Home Department has forwarded the commission's observations and recommendations of a provincial cabinet subcommittee to the Inspector General of Sindh Police for action against police officers and personnel.

It has also written to the provincial health secretary regarding medical officials named in the report.The cabinet subcommittee has recommended removing Dr Osama Sheikh from his position and requiring him to undergo two years of training.The provincial government has also decided to form an inquiry committee headed by a senior Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officer.

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