Investigators Allege Armaghan Misleading Police Over Murder Weapon in Mustafa Amir Case
KARACHI: Investigators probing the murder of Mustafa Amir have yet to locate the weapon used in the attack, as the prime suspect, Armaghan, is accused of attempting to mislead authorities regarding the crucial evidence.
According to Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) chief SSP Anil Haider, police searched Armaghan’s residence and seized various items, but no weapon with confirmed traces of Amir’s blood has been recovered. Investigators plan to revisit the house to continue their search while rods and sticks found at the location have already been confiscated.
SSP Haider explained that authorities are cross-verifying Armaghan’s statements with those of his co-accused, Sheraz, and household staff. So far, neither Sheraz nor the staff have corroborated Armaghan’s claim about the alleged murder weapon. The AVCC chief suspects Armaghan is deliberately diverting attention from the actual weapon, potentially weakening the case in his favor.
Any item deemed suspicious and confirmed by the suspects will be sent for forensic analysis, Haider added.
Another key aspect of the investigation involves whether Amir was alive when his car was set on fire. Armaghan admitted to torching the vehicle but did not confirm whether Amir was dead at the time. The postmortem, following the exhumation of Amir’s body, is expected to clarify whether the cause of death was a gunshot, baton attack, or burning.
The case has been plagued by misinformation since the beginning, SSP Haider stated, adding that both the Sindh home minister and Karachi additional IG have acknowledged the spread of false narratives.
So far, three women have been linked to the case, but authorities await blood sample matches before drawing conclusions. Investigators stress that suspect statements alone are not sufficient for verification.
Meanwhile, Amir’s car will be transferred from Hub to Karachi following proper procedures for forensic examination, which will proceed after the exhumation.
Regarding locked compartments found in Armaghan’s house, SSP Haider said that although the suspect claimed they were empty, authorities would open them following legal procedures.
The investigation has also uncovered two fake ID cards in Armaghan’s possession. Moreover, authorities are probing the potential criminal history of his father.
Inquiries into Armaghan’s suspected links to drug activities have been assigned to the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), which has already begun its work. Additionally, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been contacted regarding his call center operations and involvement in digital currency.
Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar assured that the investigation is being closely monitored, warning that any negligence will not be tolerated. He reiterated that the case would be resolved swiftly and that no one, regardless of influence, would escape justice.
Furthermore, the minister cautioned against the spread of false information, revealing that a letter is being sent to the Sindh High Court’s chief justice regarding irregularities in the Anti-Terrorism Court’s handling of the case. Legal action will also be pursued under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) against those propagating misleading narratives.
