The Haryana Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Mohammad Mustafa, the former Director General of Police (DGP) for Punjab (Human Rights), his wife Razia Sultana, a former PWD Minister, and two additional individuals. They face allegations of murder and criminal conspiracy related to the mysterious death of their son, Aqil Akhtar.
The FIR was filed at the request of the deceased’s neighbour, Shamshudeen Chaudhary, at the Mansa Devi Complex police station in Panchkula on October 20. Aqil’s wife and sister have also been named as accused in the case.
Aqil, a resident of Panchkula’s Sector 4, had posted a video on his social media account on August 27 alleging that his father had illicit relations with his wife and said that his entire family, including his mother and sister, were conspiring to kill him or implicate him, said the FIR.
He later died due to suspected drug overdose. “It is clearly [a] case of foul play. In view of his prior video statement and the serious allegations made therein, the cause of death requires a thorough, fair, and impartial investigation,” said the complainant in the FIR.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Panchkula, Srishti Gupta said that Aqil was found dead at his residence on October 16 and the family members had informed the police, and their statement was recorded. As no foul play was initially suspected, post-mortem examination was conducted, and the body was handed over to the family for last rites. Subsequently, certain social media posts and videos surfaced, purportedly made by the deceased prior to his death, alleging personal disputes and apprehensions about threats to his life.
To ensure a thorough, impartial, and evidence-based investigation, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted under the supervision of an ACP-rank officer, said Ms. Gupta.
Published – October 21, 2025 12:36 pm IST
