New information has emerged in the investigation of SP Adeel Akbar’s death. The senior Islamabad Police officer was reportedly struggling with severe depression linked to professional stress.
Sources close to the investigation have revealed these personal details. They provide a deeper context to the tragic incident that occurred in the Red Zone.
According to these sources, SP Adeel Akbar had recently sought professional help. He visited a psychiatrist accompanied by his wife and daughter.
During these consultations, he reportedly expressed frustration with his official duties. The medical consultant advised him to take prescribed medication regularly and to focus on keeping calm.
In a further health complication, the officer was diagnosed with dengue fever just one day before his death. The official investigation into his death continues. The post-mortem examination has been completed at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS).
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The medical report confirms the cause of death. SP Adeel Akbar was hit by a single bullet that entered from the front.
Police officials stated that the officer took a service pistol from a staff member and shot himself. He succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital.
The reason for his actions is still under formal investigation. The case is being handled with the utmost sensitivity by the Islamabad Police
