KARACHI: Preliminary investigation revealed that two suspects conducted recce on Martyr DSP Ali Raza for months before carrying out attack outside his home.

Investigation sources released report after completing initial probe on the murder of Martyr DSP Ali Raza, unveiling critical details about premeditated nature of crime. According to investigative sources, DSP Ali Raza had been under surveillance for four months, with suspects meticulously monitoring his movements at various locations. Report reveals that DSP Ali Raza was observed during his daily visits to specific residential apartment. As per report, two suspects on motorcycle were waiting for Ali Raza before he arrived at apartment. On day of incident, he followed his routine and arrived at apartment. Attackers were well-informed that his car was bomb-proof and that he was armed, as soon as he exited his car and approached apartment, assailants opened fire. Investigative sources confirmed recovery of 11 bullet shells from crime scene, with Ali Raza sustaining four bullet wounds, two in back, one in neck and one in head. Ongoing investigation also revealed that only one weapon was used in incidents. Authorities are currently geomapping suspects’ arrival and escape routes, verifying eyewitness statements and striving to obtain CCTV footage of incident.