A senior Islamabad police officer, SP Adeel Akbar, was found dead in his vehicle on Constitution Avenue, leading to a major investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The 35-year-old officer, who was serving as SP I-9 and was originally from Kamoke, sustained a fatal bullet wound to the head. Authorities are currently examining whether the incident was a suicide or an accident.
A postmortem examination carried out at PIMS Hospital confirmed that the bullet entered through the forehead and exited from the back of the skull, causing severe brain damage. After the medical procedure, the body was handed over to his family. His funeral prayers were offered at Police Lines before his body was taken to Kamoke for burial. He leaves behind a one-year-old daughter.
Inspector General of Islamabad Police, Ali Nasir Rizvi, stated that the officer was traveling in his official vehicle when he was shot. He urged the public and media to avoid drawing conclusions at this stage, saying that the matter is being thoroughly investigated from all angles.
A three-member committee has been formed to lead the investigation, headed by Safe City Director General Haroon Joyia, with DIG Operations Jawad Tariq and DIG Security Atiq Tahir assisting. The initial probe includes questioning the officer’s driver and taking his operator into custody for further inquiry. Safe City camera footage has been collected and will be reviewed in detail.
Investigators are also focusing on forensic evidence and digital data. SP Adeel’s locked mobile phone will be examined to help determine what may have led to the incident.
Although some early reports suggested suicide, officials have avoided confirming this. Police sources indicated that the SP may have taken a pistol from his staff near a hotel before the shooting. However, investigators say no conclusion will be made until forensic and video evidence is fully analyzed.
SP Adeel Akbar was part of the 46th Battalion of the Police Service of Pakistan and had served in several postings within Islamabad.
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry visited PIMS Hospital following the incident and assured that a transparent investigation is in progress. Officials say that at present, there is no evidence of external involvement, but all possibilities remain open as the inquiry continues.
