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Sindh High Court Transfers Dr. Shah Nawaz Murder Case Investigation to FIA
The Sindh High Court Bench in Mirpurkhas has transferred the investigation of Dr. Shah Nawaz's murder to the FIA, rejecting the petitions of Pir Umarjan Sirhandi and Inspector Inayat Zardari.
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by News Desk
2024-10-21
Sindh High Court Transfers Dr. Shah Nawaz Murder Case Investigation to FIA

The Sindh High Court (SHC) Bench in Mirpurkhas has ordered the transfer of the investigation into the murder of Dr. Shah Nawaz to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The decision was announced during a court hearing attended by high-ranking police officials, including DIG Nawab Shah, SSP Mirpurkhas, and SSP Umarkot.

 

The court rejected the petitions filed by Pir Umarjan Sirhandi and Inspector Inayat Zardari, who sought to prevent the transfer of the case from local authorities. The court ruled that the FIA should now take over the investigation to ensure transparency and impartiality.

 

Concerns About Police Inaction

The case revolves around the murder of Dr. Shah Nawaz, and concerns were raised during the hearing about the lack of progress in the police investigation. Lawyers representing the case, Advocate Ali Pulh and Barrister Abdul Haque Rashida, argued that the police had failed to detain key suspects, including former DIG and SSP Mirpurkhas, whose names were mentioned in the case. This inaction, according to the legal team, casts doubt on the integrity of the police inquiry.

 

The lawyers pointed out that, in similar cases, the police often resort to arresting family members of the accused, a practice that violates the legal standards set by the 2022 law passed by Parliament. They stressed that if the former police officers are not arrested soon, they may seek assistance from the Rangers to ensure that justice is served.

 

A Victory for Transparency

The legal representatives of Dr. Shah Nawaz’s family expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision to involve the FIA, calling it a victory for their position. They highlighted the importance of having a transparent and fair investigation, free from local influence and pressure. “We want the inquiry to reach a fair conclusion, and today’s decision is a step towards that goal,” said one of the lawyers.

 

Future of the Case

With the case now in the hands of the FIA, the investigation is expected to take a new direction, focusing on those who were previously shielded from proper scrutiny. The FIA is expected to conduct a thorough and independent inquiry, which could lead to the arrest of individuals previously left untouched by local police.

 

This decision is being hailed as a significant move towards ensuring justice for Dr. Shah Nawaz’s family and holding accountable those responsible for his murder. The involvement of the FIA is expected to bring more credibility and rigor to the investigation, which many felt had been stalled due to local interference.

 

Conclusion

The Sindh High Court’s decision to transfer the Dr. Shah Nawaz murder case to the FIA marks a pivotal moment in the pursuit of justice. The ruling comes after mounting frustration over the lack of progress in the local police investigation, and the move is seen as a step towards ensuring a transparent and unbiased inquiry.
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