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Haryana Police Question Punjab Cops in Ex-DGP Son's Death Probe
The police in Haryana are investigating the death of a man named Aqil Akhtar, who was the son of a former high-ranking police official from Punjab.
Detectives have spoken to some police officers from Punjab who used to protect Aqil's family.
They have also taken Aqil's phone, diary, and computer to look for clues.
Aqil was found dead in his home on October 16.
The police have filed charges against his parents and his wife, accusing them of murder and conspiracy.
This investigation started after someone from another town in Punjab complained about suspicious circumstances surrounding Aqil's death, mentioning a video Aqil had made earlier.
The police are still waiting for test results to understand exactly how Aqil died.
Haryana Police's SIT is investigating the death of Aqil Akhtar, son of former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa.
Several Punjab police personnel who were part of the family's security team have been questioned by the SIT.
Aqil Akhtar's mobile phone, diary, and laptop have been seized for forensic examination.
An FIR has been filed against Aqil's parents, Mohammad Mustafa and Razia Sultana, and his wife, for murder and criminal conspiracy.
The cause of Aqil's death remains undetermined, with viscera analysis reports still pending.
- Who
- Haryana Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT), former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa, his wife Razia Sultana, their son Aqil Akhtar (deceased), Punjab police personnel, and a complainant named Shamshuddin.
- What
- Haryana Police's SIT is investigating the death of Aqil Akhtar, questioning Punjab police personnel who provided security to the family, and has taken possession of the deceased's mobile phone, diary, and laptop for forensic examination. An FIR has been registered against Mustafa, Sultana, and Aqil's wife and sister for murder and criminal conspiracy.
- Where
- Panchkula, Haryana (Aqil's residence and SIT location) and Malerkotla, Punjab (complainant's origin).
- When
- Aqil Akhtar was found dead on October 16. The FIR was registered on October 20. Police questioned personnel on Monday (prior to Tuesday's announcement).
- Why
- To ascertain the cause of Aqil Akhtar's death, following allegations of foul play raised by a complainant citing a video recorded by the deceased.
Key facts
- Deceased
- Aqil Akhtar, son of former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa and former minister Razia Sultana
- Date of Death
- October 16
- Location of Death
- Panchkula residence, Haryana
- FIR Registered
- October 20
- FIR Details
- Sections 103(1) and 61 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (murder and criminal conspiracy)
- Complainant
- Shamshuddin from Malerkotla, Punjab
- Investigating Agency
- Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Panchkula Police, Haryana
- Evidence Collected
- Aqil Akhtar's mobile phone, diary, and laptop
Timeline
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Police now probe his death, questioning Punjab officers.
Quotes
The SIT head
The head of the SIT
“nine police personnel who were deployed to provide security to the family were called on Monday as part of the ongoing investigations.”
thehansindia.com
“the search of the house in Panchkula where Akhter was found dead is over.”
thehansindia.com
Vikram Nehra
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Panchkula, and SIT in-charge
“the cause of Akhter’s death is yet to be ascertained as various reports, including the viscera analysis, are still awaited.”
thehansindia.com
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