Summary
- Among the objections raised, the police surgeon stated that an X-ray examination of the deceased’s body was not conducted.
- The police surgeon stated that the report raised more questions than it answered and required a detailed scientific review.
- Further developments are expected as officials review the concerns raised by the police surgeon.
According to officials, Karachi Police Surgeon Dr. Samia Syed sent a letter to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) East, highlighting multiple concerns regarding the postmortem report dated July 29, 2026. The letter raised questions about whether proper forensic procedures were followed during the examination.
Among the objections raised, the police surgeon stated that an X-ray examination of the deceased’s body was not conducted. She also pointed out that hand samples were not collected for gunshot residue testing, and chemical analysis of suspected firearm discharge marks around the bullet entry wound was not carried out.
The letter further mentioned that an internal examination of the skull and neck was not performed. It also raised concerns that scientific measurements and photographs of firearm injuries were missing, while the entry and exit wounds were not described according to forensic standards.
Dr. Samia Syed also questioned the lack of detailed information regarding the bullet’s path inside the body. She stated that forensic-quality photographs of the injuries were unavailable and that the condition and nature of decomposition in different parts of the body were not properly documented.
Another major concern highlighted in the letter was that DNA samples were not collected for positive identification, despite issues related to confirming the identity of the deceased. The police surgeon stated that the report raised more questions than it answered and required a detailed scientific review.
The letter also noted that attempts were allegedly made to contact senior Sindh Police officials through group and private WhatsApp communications regarding the matter, but no response was received.
Dr. Samia Syed emphasized the need for a logical and scientific assessment of all aspects of the case. She suggested that if clarification regarding the objections was required, authorities could consider exhumation of the body for further examination.
A medico-legal officer, Dr. Usama Sheikh, has also been asked to provide an explanation regarding the issues identified in the report.
The objections have added a new dimension to the investigation into Mir Raza Ali Khan’s death, with authorities now facing questions over forensic procedures and the accuracy of the original postmortem findings. Further developments are expected as officials review the concerns raised by the police surgeon.
