The investigation into the death of 25-year-old entrepreneur Mir Raza Ali has taken another significant turn. Fresh CCTV footage, new forensic developments, and troubling allegations from his family have emerged over the weekend.
Ali, an IBA graduate and founder of Wafflix, was found dead in bushes in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar on July 29. Investigators are now working to reconstruct his final hours while his family continues to insist he was tortured and is calling for an independent, transparent investigation.
Key Takeaways
- Police have recovered Mir Raza Ali’s mobile phone and a pistol holster.
- A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been assigned to investigate the alleged abduction and murder.
- The victim’s family disputes the preliminary post-mortem findings.
CCTV Timeline of Mir Raza Ali’s Final Hours
Police have collected surveillance footage from several locations across Karachi in an effort to piece together Mir Raza Ali’s movements before his death. According to investigators, he returned home after closing his business on the night of July 28 but soon left again after telling his family he would be back in around ten minutes.
One CCTV clip recorded between 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm appears to show him opening a drawer, checking a pistol, and placing it inside his vehicle. Hours later, another camera captured him walking alone near Gulistan-e-Jauhar at approximately 4:38 am. Investigators believe this is the last confirmed footage of him before he disappeared.
Evidence Under Review
According to police, Mir Raza Ali booked an online taxi shortly after 4:00 am. The driver later told investigators he dropped him near a deserted stretch of road in Block 1, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, only a short distance from where the body was eventually recovered.
Investigators say he left behind his smartwatch, wallet, house keys, and most of his cash at home, taking only his mobile phone and around Rs1,000. His phone was later recovered about 200 yards from the scene, while officers also found a pistol holster nearby. The firearm seen in the CCTV footage, however, has not been located, and forensic analysis of the recovered phone is still pending.
Family Challenges Official Findings
Mir Raza Ali’s sister shared graphic photographs and videos on social media. In the post, she questioned why, if heat and decomposition alone caused the damage, the most severe discolouration and blistering appeared primarily on exposed parts of the body. She also pointed to what she described as burns, swollen eyes, and other injuries. She stated that they are inconsistent with the official account and instead indicate torture.
In one post, she wrote:
“MY BROTHER WAS TORTURED. I don’t care what this paid post-mortem report says. Idc why they are spreading lies. I NEED JUSTICE! HE WAS TORTURED!!!!”
She also accused sections of the media of promoting what she described as a “false narrative.”
These claims represent the family’s position. Police have not confirmed the allegations, and investigators have not publicly concluded that torture took place.
Investigation Continues on Multiple Fronts
The investigation remains active, with police pursuing several lines of inquiry simultaneously. The preliminary post-mortem report states that Mir Raza Ali died from a single gunshot wound to the chest and found no indication that the body had been deliberately set on fire. It attributed the body’s condition to prolonged exposure to extreme heat and decomposition.
Even so, officials say the case is far from closed. As of now, detectives are reviewing
- CCTV footage
- Forensic findings
- Digital records
- Financial transactions
- Cryptocurrency activity
- Call history
A three-member Special Investigation Team has also been directed to submit daily progress reports as the investigation moves forward.
Family Alleges Threats
Mir Raza Ali’s father has alleged that the family received threatening phone calls from an international number after the killing. He has also questioned whether data was removed from his son’s phone and urged investigators to identify who contacted him shortly before he left home that night.
Meanwhile, vigils and peaceful gatherings have continued across Karachi. Civil society groups have encouraged demonstrators to keep the campaign peaceful while pressing authorities to examine every piece of evidence.
FAQs
1. Who was Mir Raza Ali?
Mir Raza Ali was a 25-year-old IBA graduate, entrepreneur, and founder of Wafflix.
2. What is Mir Raza Ali’s family’s position?
Mir Raza Ali’s family alleges that he was tortured.
3. What is the latest update in the investigation?
Police are reviewing footage and findings from the Special Investigation Team while the probe remains ongoing.
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