Overview
- The CBI filed an FIR after a DoPT notification following Haryana’s request to transfer the probe.
- Former DGP Mohammad Mustafa, former minister Razia Sultana, the deceased’s sister, and his wife are named under BNS Sections 103(1) and 61.
- Aqil Akhter was found dead on October 16 in Panchkula, with earlier reports noting a suspected drug overdose as the case is treated as suspicious.
- Panchkula’s SIT recovered a diary and has sought Aqil’s handwriting samples from his university to compare with the entries.
- Phones and a laptop have been sent for digital analysis, the viscera report is awaited, and the CBI has begun collecting forensic evidence and plans to question those named.