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Ex-Punjab DGP Mustafa's Son Dies After Long Battle with Addiction
Mohammad Mustafa, a former top police officer, is sharing his heartbreak after his son, Aqil, passed away from a drug overdose.
Aqil struggled with addiction for 18 years, despite his father's best efforts.
The fight against drugs became personal for Mustafa, who once led the state's efforts to combat the drug problem.
The family went through many difficult times, including violence and attempts at rehabilitation.
Despite all attempts to help, Aqil died, leaving his father with immense grief and facing accusations of foul play.
The police are investigating, and Mustafa hopes the truth will come out.
Former Punjab DGP's son, Aqil Akhtar, died after a long struggle with drug addiction.
Mustafa, who headed Punjab's drug task force, fought a personal battle against his son's addiction for 18 years.
Aqil's addiction started in Class 9, leading to expulsion from multiple schools and colleges.
Mustafa attempted rehabilitation and treatment, but the addiction persisted, ultimately leading to Aqil's death.
An investigation by the Haryana Police and CBI is underway into the death, and Mustafa welcomes it.
- Who
- Former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa's son, Aqil Akhtar, died due to drug addiction.
- What
- Aqil Akhtar, son of former Punjab DGP, died after an 18-year battle with drug addiction.
- Where
- Panchkula, India
- When
- Aqil Akhtar died on October 16, 2024.
- Why
- Aqil Akhtar struggled with drug addiction for 18 years, leading to his death.
Father's Account
Public Perception
Cause of Death
Father's Account
Death due to overdose.
Public Perception
Allegations of foul play and conspiracy.
Key facts
- Name
- Mohammad Mustafa
- Deceased
- Aqil Akhtar, son of Mohd. Mustafa
- Cause of Death
- Overdose
- Age of Deceased
- 35
- Mustafa's Former Role
- Punjab STF Chief
- Incident Date
- October 16, 2024
Quotes
Mohammad Mustafa
Former Punjab Director General of Police
“You can imagine this father’s sorrow. Yet, there are people who are alleging a conspiracy. I welcomed the First Information Report (FIR) registered by the police. I welcome the formation of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and now I also welcome that the Haryana Police wants to hand over the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The CBI will investigate it threadbare. I will come out of it clean. My grief is my son’s loss. I do not care about anything else. The CBI investigation will silence all this gossip.”
indianexpress.com
“In his diary, written a few days before his death, he wrote about how he loved his children but at the same time said that he feared he might die due to an overdose.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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