The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against former Director General of Police (DGP) Mohammad Mustafa, his wife Razia Sultana, and others in connection with the “murder case” of their son Aquil Akhtar (35), who was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Panchkula, Haryana, on October 16, officials said.
The case, which was initially registered by the Panchkula police, was transferred to the CBI on the recommendation of the Haryana government following a complaint filed by Shamshudeen Chaudhary of Malerkotla. The complainant specifically referred to a video posted by Aqil on August 27, in which he alleged strained family relations and expressed fear for his safety.
According to the FIR, now re-registered by the CBI on November 6, Mustafa, Sultana, Aqil’s wife, and his sister have been booked under charges of Sections 103(1) (murder) and 61 (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
The official documents indicate that the CBI received the information in Chandigarh and registered the FIR the same night.
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Officials said there had been reports of longstanding tensions within the family prior to Aqil’s death. The complainant urged investigators to examine all relevant digital material, including the viral video and call records, as well as forensics and post-mortem findings.
Upon receiving the request, authorities acted to re-register the FIR as a regular case, placing the investigation under Deputy Superintendent Rishiraj Sharma of the CBI. All persons named in the FIR reside at Sector 4, Mansa Devi Complex, Panchkula. The post-mortem was conducted before the body was handed to the family for final rites.
The agency is expected to examine Aqil’s electronic devices, handwritten notes, and familial and social ties. As of now, no accused have been formally charged in a court of law and the family has indicated willingness to cooperate with the investigation. The case continues to be monitored by both state and national authorities, as officials stress impartiality in establishing the facts.
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