Suspension of Three Karachi Police Officers Due to Negligence in Mustafa Amir Kidnapping and Murder Case
Weezha Roz–Pakistan–In response to the negligence in handling the kidnapping and murder case of Mustafa Amir, the Commander of the South Karachi Region has suspended three senior police officers, including: Station House Officer (SHO) of Darakhshan, Agha Rashid, Senior Officer Zulfiqar, and Investigating Officer ASI Iftikhar.
These officers are accused of failing to take serious action after the case was registered on January 7, 2025.
The case of Mustafa Amir, a young man who was kidnapped and murdered, became a significant security and administrative challenge for Karachi police following media exposure and public pressure.
Mustafa’s family stated that the police had not made any efforts to collect evidence or interrogate witnesses over the past month.
This action is part of recent efforts by Karachi police to address administrative corruption and management weaknesses.
Earlier, in December 2024, the Karachi Police Chief dismissed 13 officers for supporting criminal activities.
Furthermore, in January 2025, three Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) officers were arrested for their involvement in the kidnapping and illegal transfer of $340,000 through bank accounts.
This case has sparked widespread criticism from citizens and politicians alike.
Dr. Saleem Haider, leader of the Muhajir Ittehad Movement, described the corruption in Karachi’s police force as “systemic and institutionalized” in his recent speech, calling for immediate reforms.
Mustafa’s family also stated in a press conference: “We do not trust the justice system. The police only took action when the media exposed the case.”
The Mustafa Amir case has now been referred to the Anti-Terrorism Court.
This court had previously sentenced a police officer to death in 2023 for the murder of an innocent young man. Given similar cases, it is expected that the handling of this case will be expedited.
On the other hand, Karachi Police has announced the formation of a special committee to review the performance of the suspended officers.
This committee is required to submit a final report to the South Karachi Command within two weeks.
The disclosure of this case in the media and the dissemination of details on social networks have played a crucial role in increasing pressure on the police.
Users, with the hashtag #JusticeForMustafa, have demanded a fair investigation.
This highlights the growing public awareness and the role of digital platforms in overseeing security institutions.
Weezha Roz
