Haryana Police on Tuesday in a shocking incident registered a murder case against former Punjab director general of police (DGP) Mohammad Mustafa and his wife, former minister Razia Sultana. The two have been booked in connection with the death of their 35-year-old son, Aqil Akhtar, in Panchkula.
Aqil Akhtar Feared For His Life, Accused His Family in Social Media Post
Aqil was first found unconscious at his home in Sector 4, Mansa Devi Complex, Panchkula on the night of October 16. He was declared “brought dead” after his found him and immediately rushed him to the Civil Hospital in Sector 6. Police lead an initial inquiry and recorded the family’s statement. Police did not suspect any foul play from the family. The post-mortem examination was conducted next day and body was handed over to the family. Aqil’s last rites were performed in his native village in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Family accused that Aqil died of drug overdose.
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However, the case soon took a dramatic turn. A man identified as Shamshudeen Chaudhary held a press conference in Panchkula, claiming that Aqil’s death was not natural. Chaudhary, a resident of Malerkotla in Punjab, presented a social media post made by Aqil in August. The post levelled serious charges against charges against the family expressing fear for his life.
FIR Against Ex-DGP Mohammad Mustafa, Congress Leader Razia Sultana
Chaudhary shared a screenshot allegedly from the personal diary of the deceased made in August. He also filed a written complaint with the Panchkula Police, Haryana DGP, and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
Police registered First Information Report (FIR) at the Mansa Devi Complex (MDC) police station against Mohammad Mustafa, Razia Sultana, their daughter, and daughter-in-law after the Chaudhary’s complaint and the social media evidence. According to the reports, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Srishti Gupta confirmed that the case has been filed under Section 103(1) (murder) and Section 61 (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Aqil Akhtar Alleges Mustafa Of Having Affair With His Wife
However, new videos recorded by Aqil have emerged giving a new twist to the investigation. In the videos, Aqil alleged that his father, Mustafa were having an affair which gave him mental trauma.
“I have discovered my wife’s affair with my dad. I am in a lot of stress and mental trauma. I don’t know what to do. I feel everyday that they will frame me in a false case,” Aqil claimed in the video.
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‘Family Planning To Kill Me’: Aqil Akhtar
Aqil also accused his mother and sister of conspiring against him. He accused them of planning to kill him. He alleged that his father knew his wife before his wedding claiming that he actually married his father.
“Their plan is to have me falsely imprisoned or to have me killed,” he said. “The first day, she didn’t let me touch her. She did not marry me, she married my father.”
Aqil accused his family for gaslighting him telling him he was delusional and hallucinating. The family even sent Aqil to a rehabilitation centre.
“Whenever I give a valid argument, their narrative changes,” he said. “I was earlier in rehab. I was clean. This confinement was illegal because I was not intoxicated. if I was not mentally stable, I should have been taken to a doctor. But I was not.”
“I am stressed all the time. I don’t know what to do. Should I clear my Bar exam and then file for a protection petition?” he said in the video.
Mustafa, Razia Sultan Trying To Protect Their Image
He alleged that his high profile parents are trying to protect their imaged and claiming that Aqil was mad. “They threaten me that if I take any step against them, they will get me framed in a rape or a murder case,” he says in the video.
“Somebody, please help me. Somebody, please save me,” Aqil said adding that he s unsure whether his daughter is actually his own.
In a separate video he thanks his family and blames his mental health for making all the allegations against the family.
“I was suffering from schizophrenia. Thanks to Allah, my family members are the way they are. I was unwell, so I did not understand anything. I am better now. I want to say sorry. Thank god I am blessed with such a family. Let’s see what happens,” he says in the video.
However, his face can not been seen during this entire time. When his face reappears in the, he suddenly says, “Will they get me killed? They are all scoundrels.”
Aqil Akhtar Murder: SIT Formed for Investigation
A special investigation team (SIT) has been formed under the supervision of an officer of assistant commissioner of police (ACP) rank to ensure transparency and thoroughness.
Reports quoted DCP Gupta saying, “The SIT will conduct the investigation with an open mind and without any prejudice, with the aim of ensuring that no guilty person is spared and no innocent person suffers.”
Aqil Akhtar is survived by his wife, who is a homemaker, and two young children. The couple has a five-year-old son and a seven-year-old daughter. His father, Mohammad Mustafa, served as the DGP of the state and retired in 2021. He subsequently joined the Congress party. His mother, Razia Sultana, is a senior Congress leader and a three-time MLA from Malerkotla.
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