Karachi: Joint Investigation Team (JIT) formed by Sindh government to investigate Saulat Mirza will meet in Karachi on Tuesday.
The new JIT will investigate the revelations by Saulat Mirza, a former activist of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM).
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In 1997, Hamid’s wife, Shehnaz Hamid, alleged that MQM leaders including Nasrin Jalil, Aftab Sheikh, Qazi Khalid, Shoaib Bukhari, Farooq Sattar and MA Jalil threatened him (Hamid). She also informed a police team about the threats.
Police took in custody 18 files contained in an office bag from the murder spot. The files comprised the orders regarding suspension and dismissal of the employees of Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC), now K-Electric.
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The JIT headed by DIG Traffic Ameer Sheikh held its informal meeting at Karachi Central Police Office for an initial overview of Mirza’s statement. The team also formulated a strategy to strike up the investigations.
The JIT will furnish its report to the provincial government within seven days after conducting interrogations with the convict at Balochistan’s Machh Jail.
According to sources, in case if JIT fails to meet the deadline, the JIT may be extended its stipulated duration.
