21 October,2025 04:59 PM IST | Chandigarh | mid-day online correspondent
SIT has been constituted under the supervision of an ACP-rank officer to probe the matter, police said. Representational Pic/File
Former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Mohammad Mustafa and his wife Razia Sultana, a former state minister, have been booked by Haryana Police in connection with the death of their son, Akil Akhter, reported the PTI.
A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered under Sections 103(1) and 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which relate to murder and criminal conspiracy, according to Panchkula police.
Akil Akhter, aged 35, was found dead at his residence in Sector 4, MDC, Panchkula, on 16 October. Initially, no foul play was suspected, and his body was released to the family after a post-mortem examination, stated DCP Srishti Gupta of Panchkula, according to the PTI.
The family members informed the police, and their statement was recorded. No foul play was initially suspected, and the body was handed over to the family for last rites after a post-mortem examination, she said.
Subsequently, certain social media posts and videos surfaced, purportedly made by the deceased prior to his death, alleging personal disputes and apprehensions about threats to his life, she said, according to a Haryana Police statement.
"On October 17, a complaint was received from Shamshuddin of Malerkotla in Punjab, alleging foul play in the incident," she said.
The DCP said that in view of the complaint and the contents of the social media posts, "an FIR dated October 20 under Section 103(1), 61 BNS has been registered at Police Station MDC, Panchkula," as per the PTI.
The DCP further added that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted under the supervision of an ACP-rank officer. The SIT will conduct a deep and scientific probe into all aspects surrounding the case, she said.
"It is reiterated that the investigation shall be conducted with an open mind and without any prejudice, ensuring that no guilty person is spared and no innocent person suffers. The Panchkula Police remains committed to upholding transparency and justice in this matter," the police statement said, the news agency reported.
Meanwhile, seeking immediate investigation into the case, the complainant alleged there was "simmering discontent" between the deceased and his family.
The complainant mentioned that the deceased posted a video on social media, wherein he levelled serious allegations pertaining to the family-related matters. He clearly expressed apprehension that his life was in danger and about her safety, the complainant alleged, the PTI reported.
(with PTI inputs)
