Askari Raza murder FIR lodged; SSP CID suspended

KARACHI: Askari Raza murder case has been registered against the accused while SSP CID Chaudhary Aslam has been suspended following the orders of Sindh Governor, Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan.

According to sources, SHO Gulshan-e-Iqbal police station was called in at the Governor House for registration of FIR.

Earlier, the Governor ordered registration of Askari Raza murder case against the accused.

The Governor issued these orders in a meeting with six-member negotiating team of Fiqah-e-Jafria leaders at Governor House late Sunday night. Deputy Speaker Sindh Assembly, PPP leader Faisal Raza Abidi and IG Sindh were also present.

President Asif Ali Zardari also telephoned the negotiating team and assured them for justice.

Sindh Governor also announced Rs.1 million compensation for the heirs of slain Askari Raza.

Meanwhile, a judicial commission has also been constituted to probe into the matter.

It may be noted here that unknown gunmen gunned down Askari Raza on Saturday. He was the president of Pasban-e-Jafria.