Karachi: The Government of Sindh has extended its deepest sympathy and heartfelt solidarity to the family of late Mir Raza Ali Khan.
A letter addressed by the family to the Chief Minister Sindh has been received with compassion and the utmost seriousness.
After carefully considering the concerns expressed by the family, the government of Sindh has decided to request the honourable Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court to establish a Judicial Commission to conduct an impartial and transparent inquiry.
The Commission shall determine whether the investigation in the case is being conducted impartially and in accordance with law. It shall also identify any investigative angle or evidence requiring further investigation.
The Commission shall further determine whether any police officer, medico-legal officer or other official committed negligence, dereliction of duty, professional misconduct, suppression or manipulation of evidence, or any unlawful act, omission or cover-up. The commission may recommend furthe
r investigation, forensic analysis and appropriate legal or departmental action wherever warranted.
For the effective discharge of its mandate, the Commission shall exercise all powers available to it under the Sindh Tribunals of Inquiry Ordinance, 1969, including the powers of a Civil Court to summon and enforce the attendance of witnesses, examine them on oath, and require the discovery and production of documents and other records.
All government departments, agencies and officials have been directed to extend full cooperation to the Commission and provide every record, document and form of assistance sought by it. The Home Department shall provide the necessary secretariat support.
The Commission shall submit its report, together with its findings and recommendations, to the Government of Sindh within 30 days of its constitution, or within such extended period as may be allowed where necessary for a complete and fair inquiry.
The Commission will be fully empowered to examine the conduct of the investi
gation and recommend appropriate action in accordance with law.
At this deeply painful time, the Government of Sindh stands with the family of late Mir Raza Ali Khan and prays that Allah Almighty grants them strength, patience and comfort. It is hoped that a transparent judicial inquiry will address the family’s legitimate concerns, establish accountability wherever warranted and reinforce confidence in the rule of law.
