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Former Top Cop and Minister Accused in Son's Suspicious Death
21 Oct
Summary
- Punjab's ex-police chief and former minister booked in son's death
- Deceased's social media posts alleged personal disputes and threats
- Special Investigation Team formed to probe the case
On October 16, 2025, Akil Akhter, the 35-year-old son of former Punjab police chief Mohammad Mustafa and ex-minister Razia Sultana, was found dead at his residence in Panchkula, Haryana. Initially, no foul play was suspected, and the body was handed over to the family after a post-mortem examination.
However, later, certain social media posts and videos surfaced, allegedly made by the deceased prior to his death, which raised concerns about personal disputes and threats to his life. Based on a complaint filed by a man named Shamshuddin, an FIR has now been registered against Mustafa, Sultana, and Akhter's sister under Sections 103(1) and 61, covering murder and criminal conspiracy charges.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted under the supervision of an ACP-rank officer to conduct a deep and scientific probe into all aspects surrounding the case. The Panchkula Police has assured that the investigation will be carried out with an open mind and without any prejudice, ensuring that no guilty person is spared and no innocent person suffers.
