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Mustafa Amir Murder Case: Armaghan’s Physical Remand Extended, Shiraz Sent to Jail
Karachi’s Anti-Terrorism Court extends Armaghan’s physical remand by 6 days, while accused Shiraz is sent to jail on judicial remand in the Mustafa Amir murder case.
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by News Desk
2025-03-04
Mustafa Amir Murder Case: Armaghan’s Physical Remand Extended, Shiraz Sent to Jail

In a key development in the Mustafa Amir murder case, Karachi’s Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has extended the physical remand of accused Armaghan by six days, while sending accused Shiraz to jail on judicial remand.

During the hearing, both accused were presented before the court. Armaghan, while appearing before the judge, complained that he had been wearing the same clothes for 15 days. The court inquired about his medical examination, to which the investigating officer responded that the examination had been conducted.

Legal Debate Over Remand

Armaghan’s lawyer argued that the accused had already been in custody for 17 days and had allegedly been tortured on the first day of detention. He questioned the need for further remand, urging the court to send the accused to jail and ensure medical treatment.

The public prosecutor, however, insisted that key evidence, including the murder weapon, was still to be recovered, and that the accused had spread panic with the use of modern weapons. The court, after hearing both sides, decided to extend Armaghan’s remand by six days.

Shiraz, the second accused, was sent to jail on judicial remand. When asked about his legal representation, his lawyer argued that Shiraz was initially a witness but had now been made an accused.

Background of the Case

The case traces back to January 6, when Mustafa Amir went missing from the Defence area of Karachi. His mother filed a missing person report the following day. On January 25, she received a ransom call demanding Rs. 20 million from an American number, prompting authorities to classify the case as a kidnapping for ransom and transfer it to the Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC).

A breakthrough came on February 9, when police raided a Defence residence linked to the accused. The operation led to a gunfight, in which DSP AVCC Ahsan Zulfiqar and his bodyguard were injured. The accused, Armaghan, was eventually arrested. Investigations revealed that Mustafa Amir was tortured and killed on January 6, and his body was later burned and disposed of in Hub.

Authorities also arrested Armaghan’s associate, Shiraz, who reportedly confessed to helping Armaghan in the murder and disposal of the body. Hub police had earlier recovered the body and handed it over to a charitable organization for burial.

Ongoing Investigation

Police have yet to recover Mustafa Amir’s original mobile phone and other crucial evidence. The authorities are also working to contact a woman linked to the case, who reportedly left the country on January 12. Interpol assistance has been sought for her statement, which investigators believe could provide further clarity.

The court has now approved the exhumation of Mustafa Amir’s body for post-mortem examination, while police continue to investigate the motives behind the murder.
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