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CBI Books Ex-DGP, Former Minister Wife for Murder Over Son's Death
A special agency called the CBI is now investigating the death of Aqil Akhtar, whose parents are a former top police official and a former politician.
Aqil was found dead at his home on October 16.
Before his death, he posted a video saying his family was plotting against him.
A neighbor then complained to the police about foul play.
The state government asked the CBI to take over the case.
The CBI has now officially filed charges of murder and conspiracy against Aqil's father, mother, wife, and sister.
The father, Mohammad Mustafa, has stated his son was a drug addict with mental health issues.
Another video surfaced where Aqil seemed to retract some of his earlier claims due to his mental health.
The CBI has registered an FIR against former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa, his wife Razia Sultana, their son's wife, and daughter in connection with the death of their son, Aqil Akhtar.
Aqil Akhtar died under suspicious circumstances on October 16 at his residence in Panchkula, Haryana. Initial medical reports suggested a suspected overdose of medicines.
The FIR cites allegations of murder and criminal conspiracy under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
The investigation was prompted by a social media video by the deceased alleging illicit relations between his father and wife, and a family conspiracy against him.
The Haryana government recommended a central investigation, leading the CBI to take over the case previously handled by local police, with the family claiming the son suffered from drug addiction and mental illness.
- Who
- The CBI has booked former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa, his former-minister wife Razia Sultana, their son's wife, and daughter.
- What
- An FIR has been registered for murder and criminal conspiracy in connection with the death of their son, Aqil Akhtar.
- Where
- Aqil Akhtar was found dead at his residence in Panchkula, Haryana.
- When
- Aqil Akhtar was found dead on October 16. The FIR was registered on November 6.
- Why
- The FIR is based on allegations of murder and criminal conspiracy, initially fueled by a social media video posted by the deceased accusing his family, and a complaint filed by a neighbor alleging foul play.
Deceased Son's Allegations
Family's Defense and Later Statements
Nature of Death and Family Involvement
Deceased Son's Allegations
Aqil Akhtar posted a video alleging his entire family, including his mother and sister, were conspiring to kill him or frame him. A neighbor filed a complaint alleging foul play, citing this video and stating the death was not accidental.
Family's Defense and Later Statements
Mohammad Mustafa stated his son was a drug addict since 2007, had become psychotic, and developed severe mental illness. In a later video, Aqil Akhtar reportedly said he alleged 'many things' due to 'schizophrenia' and that he was 'blessed with a good family'.
Key facts
- Agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Accused
- Mohammad Mustafa (former Punjab DGP), Razia Sultana (former minister, wife of deceased), deceased's wife, and deceased's sister
- Deceased
- Aqil Akhtar (son of Mohammad Mustafa and Razia Sultana)
- Location of Death
- Panchkula, Haryana
- Date of Death
- October 16
- FIR Registration Date
- November 6
- Legal Sections Applied
- Sections 103(1) (murder) and 61 (criminal conspiracy) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Timeline
Police attached properties of two men linked to a 2003 terrorism case.
One suspect shares a name with an absconding murder accused.
The murder accused, a former DGP, returned using a fake passport.
His son died from an overdose; police investigated foul play.
CBI now probes the ex-DGP and family for murder and conspiracy.
Quotes
CBI spokesperson
An official spokesperson for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
“The CBI has registered an FIR in the Aqil Akhtar murder case on November 6. The FIR was registered on the allegations that Aqil Akhtar, son of Mohammad Mustafa, former Punjab DGP, and Razia Sultana, former PWD minister, Punjab, presently residing at Sector 4 near the Mansa Devi Mandir, Panchkula, died under suspicious circumstances on October 16.”
indianexpress.com
Mohammad Mustafa
Former Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab and father of the deceased.
“his son, who was a drug addict since 2007, turned “psychotic” and developed severe mental illness.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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