Mystery surrounds death of renowned poet Dr. Akash Ansari in fire

Dr. Ansari, aged 70, was found dead after a fire broke out in the Citizen Colony area of Qasimabad, Hyderabad.

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Dr. Akash Ansari, a prominent revolutionary poet, writer, and intellectual from Sindh, tragically lost his life in a fire that broke out in the Citizen Colony area of Qasimabad, Hyderabad. However, the circumstances surrounding his death have raised suspicions, and authorities have launched an investigation.

Reports indicate that Dr. Ansari’s son was slightly injured in the incident. The fire began in a room where Dr. Ansari was sleeping, and initial assessments suggest it may have been caused by a short circuit, despite a heater being in use in the room.

Rescue sources confirmed that Dr. Ansari, aged 70, was found dead at the scene. His son, Latif Ansari, was transferred to the Burns Ward of Civil Hospital for treatment. Local police confirmed that after extinguishing the fire, they transported the body to the hospital for further examination.

Family sources revealed that Dr. Akash Ansari’s funeral was initially planned to take place in his hometown of Badin. However, following suspicions surrounding his death, police intervened, recalling the family back to Hyderabad. The body was returned to Civil Hospital for a post-mortem.

Close friends of Dr. Ansari have expressed concerns that his death may not have been accidental. Police have indicated that the initial post-mortem findings suggest signs of foul play.

Dr. Abdul Hamid Mughal, who conducted the autopsy, reported that there were deep wounds on Dr. Ansari's body, consistent with injuries from a sharp object. Additionally, signs of burning were found, but it remains unclear whether the injuries or the fire ultimately caused his death.

A full report on the cause of death is expected to be released on Monday.

It has also come to light that Dr. Akash Ansari had been experiencing tensions with his adopted son, Latif Ansari. In the days leading up to the incident, Dr. Ansari had filed a case against Latif at the Bhittai Nagar police station. Latif, who was present at the scene of the fire, claimed the blaze was caused by a short circuit.

Sindh's Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, expressed his condolences over the tragic death of Dr. Akash Ansari, and instructed authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.

The Chief Minister also paid tribute to Dr. Ansari's lasting contributions to Sindhi literature and culture, describing him as a brilliant poet whose work will continue to inspire.

Chief Minister Shah prayed for Dr. Ansari's soul to rest in peace and extended his condolences to the grieving family.