Mir Raza murder case: Police surgeon says she received 'threats' after disputing first autopsy findings

Mir Raza murder case: Police surgeon notes she received 'threats' after disputing first autopsy findings.

Key points

• Ishaq Tanoli Published September 14, 2026 Updated September 14, 2026 11: 41pm.
• The commission requested the Home Department's extra secretary to bring Dr Syed's complaints to the notice of CM Murad and Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar.
• When Ali's body was discovered in Karachi's Gulistan-I-Jauhar with a gunshot wound, a day after he went missing, the case goes back to July 29.
• Justice Sial ordered the chief minister's focal person to apprise CM Murad Ali Shah of the police surgeon's statements.
• In early August, Dr Syed pointed out inconsistencies between the first medico-legal report prepared by MLO Dr Osama Sheikh and the available photographs.

Ishaq Tanoli Published September 14, 2026 Updated September 14, 2026 11: 41pm. Join our Whatsapp Channel. Add Dawn as a trusted source.

KARACHI: Karachi Police Surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed on Monday remarked she faced "threats" after disputing the findings of the first post-mortem in the murder case of young businessman Mir Raza Ali.

She created the comments during her testimony before a judicial commission tasked with probing the circumstances of and feasible negligence around the murder case. The one-member panel, headed by Sindh High Court's Justice Omar Sial, has been holding regular hearings.

As law enforcers initially tried to build the case around the possibility of suicide, the 25-year-old victim's family is convinced that their son was tortured and murdered, and has accused police of trying to bury the facts.

Appearing before the commission on Monday, Dr Syed remarked she put her career at stake for this case.

"I was followed by a motorcycle for two days. I was additionally given threats, " she stated.

Meanwhile, the murder case has been mired in controversy, particularly after Dr Syed pointed out flaws in the findings of Ali's first autopsy.

In early August, Dr Syed pointed out inconsistencies between the first medico-legal report prepared by MLO Dr Osama Sheikh and the available photographs. After that, Ali's body was exhumed on his family's request and a second post-mortem was conducted.

That examination – conducted by a medical board that Dr Syed was a part of – made public that Ali sustained multiple injuries before his death and ruled out suicide.

During Monday's proceedings, Dr Syed remarked that when she approached a police officer to point out loopholes in the first autopsy report, she was informed that the police would be lenient during "interrogation" if she did not oppose the findings hinting at suicide.

Nevertheless, she was not called on an interrogation, the police surgeon continued.

Dr Syed remarked a "public campaign" was being waged against her and her family members' information was being shared online, adding that she had filed a complaint before the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).

According to She further, ali's murder case was a "test case" for her.

"I would do the same if I have to in another case, " she declared.

At this, Justice Sial asked the police surgeon whether she wanted Rangers personnel deployed for her security. It she refused.

In practice, the written order for Monday's hearing, seen by Dawn, narrated that when the commission asked Dr Syed "whether she was targeted for intimidation after she resisted the findings of the first post-mortem report Dr Osama submitted in the case, she said she had been".

"She narrated one incident of intimidation by two motorcyclists when she was going home, and the threatening manner in which she was treated by DIG Amir Farooqi. This person additionally attempted to influence her findings. She, nevertheless, declined police security, " the order read.

In practice, the commission requested the Home Department's extra secretary to bring Dr Syed's complaints to the notice of CM Murad and Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar. The panel additionally requested the Sindh police chief to "ensure Dr Syed's safety".

Directing that a copy of the order be sent to DIG Farooqi and the police chief, Justice Sial remarked the DIG "will be given an opportunity to address the situation when he appears before the commission".

"Dr Syed has additionally complained that a person named Imtiaz Chandio is defaming her and disseminating her family and residential address details to the public. She has put on record the requisite snapshots/details, " the order further remarked, adding that a complaint has been lodged with the NCCIA over it.

"As an important witness in this case, she appears to have been targeted for intimidation; the NCCIA is requested to look into the matter expeditiously, " Justice Sial wrote.

Meanwhile, the order additionally observed the complaints of Ali's business partner Muhammad Ahmed Bhardey that he "had much more to tell the Commission than he was 'allowed' to". Recalling that Bhardey was given two hours and 15 minutes, the judge remarked he was permitted to add to his earlier statement.

For context, the judge additionally ordered Bhardey to explain the conduct of his legal counsel who "attempted to scandalise the commission and its proceedings in the interviews aired". The business partner was summoned for further statement on September 17 (Thursday).

Advocate Jibran Nasir, the counsel representing the victim's family, "filed a voluntary disclosure, which has been taken on record", according to the order. "I have reviewed it and found no conflict, " Justice Sial observed.

Investigating Officer (IO) Siraj Lashari filed a "report regarding his visit to Bykea and the landlord", the order remarked, adding that the IO's request for further time to submit a final report was approved.

In practice, the commission summoned Crime Investigation Agency's (CIA) Inspector Muhammad Ali for the next hearing at 11am on Tuesday, along with the "record of CIA regarding incoming and outgoing letters".

Meanwhile, the panel was informed that Muhammad Ahsan Anees Shamsi. This person has a 30 per cent partnership in the victim's eatery Wafflix and was issued a notice earlier, was in Russia and could be reached on WhatsApp/Zoom.

Justice Sial additionally directed that Usman Buzai, whose name Bhardey had disclosed before the commission in connection with Ali's business, be asked to appear via video link, or upon his return from Gujranwala.

At the outset of today's hearing, Dr Syed detailed the timeline of her communication in early August with law enforcers, including Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Samiullah Soomro, wherein she suggested exhumation of Ali's body for the second autopsy.

According to Dr Syed, members of a medical board are chosen based on their expertise. She continued that 263 photographs were taken during Ali's second post-mortem examination.

Upon the judge asking whether the Sindh Medicolegal Act 2023 has been implemented, the police surgeon remarked the legislation was in force, but the rules had not been notified.

Dr Syed then highlighted that most of the medical board initially formed for the second postmortem was changed. She continued that Ali's family had voiced their lack of confidence in the new team. It delayed the process until the initial medical team was reinstated.

Asked why the medical board was suddenly reconstituted, Dr Syed remarked she was not aware of the reasons.

During the hearing, the police surgeon additionally provided a presentation of pictures when asked regarding the exhumation process. The commission requested the victim's family to leave the room, noting that some photographs "could be unbearable for them".

Dr Syed informed the commission that there was an injury mark on Ali's head, a mark on the back of his head from being hit by a hard object, and his nose bone was broken. According to She, these injuries occurred before Ali's death.

According to She, samples for checking gunshot residue were not taken in the first postmortem, adding that it additionally stated the wrong size of the bullet injuries.

According to The police surgeon, the decomposition of the victim's face was not similar to that of other body parts. As well as damaged his lungs and heart, she continued that the bullet caused fractures to Ali's ribs.

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