Police have dismissed Sub-Inspector Kamran Qureshi, the former station house officer of Gulistan-e-Jauhar, over alleged negligence in the investigation into the murder of Mir Raza, according to police officials.
Officials said the decision followed an allegation that Qureshi did not go to the crime scene after Mir Raza‘s body was recovered in Block 1 of Gulistan-e-Jauhar. The Additional Inspector General of Police confirmed the dismissal over what he described as dereliction of duty.
Internal inquiry and JIT questioning of officers
An internal inquiry is also underway against the head moharrir and duty officers of the Gulistan-e-Jauhar police station. Meanwhile, the Joint Investigation Team probing the murder had summoned the former Ferozabad SHO and other relevant officials for questioning.
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Qureshi and another officer, Adeel Afzal, appeared before the JIT the previous day and recorded detailed statements.
Murder probe continues under JIT review
Investigations into Mir Raza’s murder are continuing. The JIT is reviewing statements from the officials concerned and examining different aspects of the case.
