Ex-army man dies under mysterious circumstances

RAWALPINDI:

Former government official Major General (retd) Rao Ali Shan passed away under mysterious circumstances at his house in Faisal Town, within the jurisdiction of the Naseerabad police station.

The family of the deceased has alleged that his death was the result of a premeditated murder carried out by two men over a dispute related to a financial transaction.

The deceased’s brother-in-law filed a complaint after which the police initiated a murder case against the accused individuals.

According to Brigadier Hamid Usman, who complained, he is a resident of DHA and is both the brother-in-law and cousin of Rao Ali Shan.

Rao Ali Shan was reportedly involved in a financial transaction amounting to Rs70 million with Khawar Abbasi, who had allegedly been delaying repayment. On the day of the incident, Abbasi and his cousin Hasan Abbasi invited Rao Ali Shan to a plaza in Faisal Town, under false pretences. It is claimed that instead of showing him the property, they led him to a place where he met his demise.

After they reached the hospital, the doctors confirmed the death of Rao Ali Shan. “I have known Rao Ali Shan for a long time. He was fully fit mentally and physically. He often said that Khawar Abbasi was delaying to return his money. I can say with certainty that he was pushed and killed from this place," stated Brigadier Hamid Usman. "Khawar Abbasi is behind this crime with prior planning. Legal action should be taken."

Inspector Ibrahim Baloch confirmed the registration of the case based on the complaint filed by the deceased's relative. He added that further clarity on the situation would emerge from the final report of the post-mortem examination and the ongoing investigation.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 7^th, 2024.