The investigation into the alleged suicide of a 21-year-old medical student has intensified following serious allegations of harassment and blackmail by the family, leading to the formation of a high-level police inquiry committee and the suspension of a college professor.
According to initial details, Fahmida Laghari, a student at a private medical college, was found dead at her residence near Shama Ground within the limits of the Satellite Town police station. The 21-year-old student reportedly took her own life by shooting herself with a pistol, resulting in her instant death.
The case took a significant turn when a statement from the student’s family went viral on social media. The family claimed that Ms. Laghari was being subjected to blackmail and harassment, which, they alleged, forced her to take this tragic step. They demanded a thorough and transparent investigation to uncover the real reasons behind the incident.
Given the seriousness of the allegations, DIG Mirpurkhas Captain (Retd) Faisal Abdullah Chachar has formed a formal inquiry committee to meticulously examine all aspects of the case. The committee is headed by SSP Mirpurkhas Syed Fida Hussain Shah, with SP Headquarters Mir Aftab Hussain Talpur and ASP City Ms. Quratulain as its members.
The DIG has assured that the investigation will be conducted with complete transparency and on merit. He added that if evidence implicates any individual in the matter, strict legal action will be taken against them.
Meanwhile, the administration of Muhammad Medical College has also taken action. The institution’s Chancellor, Syed Muhammad Razi, has confirmed that a professor has been suspended on suspicion of involvement, and a separate internal inquiry into the matter has also been initiated.