Pakistan

Inquiry team formed to probe SP Adeel Akbar’s ‘suicide’

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Digital Desk

8 months ago

ISLAMABAD: A high-level investigation team has been formed to probe the factors behind the death of the SP Islamabad Police Adeel Akhbar, according to media reports.

State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry said a high-level team had been formed under the supervision of the IGP Islamabad.

“SP Adeel shot himself dead inside his vehicle late in the afternoon,” Talal added.

A three-member inquiry committee has been constituted after consultation with the interior minister and himself, Talal said. The committee comprises DIG Headquarters, DIG Islamabad, and DIG Security.

Earlier, A top Islamabad police officer, SP Industrial Area Adeel Akbar, reportedly shot himself on duty near the Serena checkpoint on Thursday.

As per sources, SP Adeel Akbar received serious injuries and was taken to PIMS Hospital by police personnel, where he was declared dead while undergoing treatment.

Police authorities have opened an inquiry to figure out the details of the incident. Evidence is being gathered from the spot.

A police spokesperson stated the facts would be released once the investigation is conducted. The reason behind the incident is still not clear, officials noted.

The SP was reportedly on security for the Pakistan and South African cricket team close to the Serena Hotel when he allegedly took a rifle from a junior police officer and shot himself.

SP Adeel Akbar allegedly grabbed a gun from his gunman and shot himself, sources said. His gunman and other police officers who were present at the scene have been arrested.

Sources say that SP I-9 Adeel Akbar shot himself in the chest with a pistol following a telephone call.

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