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Express Tribune
19-02-2025
- Politics
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Probe by JIT in poet Akash Ansari's murder case demanded
The complainant in the murder case of famous poet Dr Allah Bux aka Akash Ansari has requested the provincial government to constitute a joint investigation team (JIT) for a thorough investigation of the heinous offence. Ibrahim Ansari alias Jan Muhammad on Tuesday wrote a letter to the Sindh Law Minister and IGP Sindh, outlining the reasons which necessitate the murder investigation by a team of experts. Separately, Anti-Terrorism Court Hyderabad on Tuesday granted four-day physical remand of Shah Latif Ansari, son of the slain poet who is the main accused in the FIR, to Bhitai Nagar police.
Express Tribune
17-02-2025
- Express Tribune
Adopted son confesses to murdering Sindhi poet Akash Ansari
Listen to article The adopted son of renowned Sindhi poet Dr Akash Ansari has confessed to his murder, police said on Monday. Latif Akash, the poet's foster son, killed Dr Akash with a sharp-edged weapon before setting his room on fire, officials revealed. Police confirmed that Latif, who struggled with drug addiction, often demanded money from his adopted father. Investigators said Latif underwent DNA testing, and authorities are awaiting forensic and post-mortem reports. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Farrukh Lanjar said the murder was a deliberate act, not an accident, adding that all relevant evidence has been gathered. 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 indicated that Dr. Ansari's adopted 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.
Express Tribune
17-02-2025
- Express Tribune
Adopted son confesses to murdering renowned Sindhi poet Akash Ansari
Listen to article The adopted son of renowned Sindhi poet Dr Akash Ansari has confessed to his murder, police said on Monday. Latif Akash, the poet's foster son, killed Dr Akash with a sharp-edged weapon before setting his room on fire, officials revealed. Police confirmed that Latif, who struggled with drug addiction, often demanded money from his adopted father. Investigators said Latif underwent DNA testing, and authorities are awaiting forensic and post-mortem reports. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Farrukh Lanjar said the murder was a deliberate act, not an accident, adding that all relevant evidence has been gathered. 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 indicated that Dr. Ansari's adopted 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.
Express Tribune
16-02-2025
- Express Tribune
Poet dies in mysterious fire
HYDERABAD: Eminent Sindhi poet Allah Bux aka Dr Akash Ansari died on Saturday. He was 69. Police have opened a probe to dig out the facts behind his death apparently caused by a fire in his room. The poet was asleep when the fire erupted early in the morning. A Rescue 1122 team rushed to his residence in Citizens Colony in Qasimabad and doused the blaze. As per the initial report, a short circuit appeared to have sparked the fire. The body was lying close to the room's entrance which suggested that he might have tried to escape. The poet had registered an FIR against his son last year, accusing him of fraud. The case has made the police suspicious, promoting the investigation.
Express Tribune
15-02-2025
- Express Tribune
Mystery surrounds death of renowned poet Dr. Akash Ansari in fire
Listen to article 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.
