Woman recounts brother’s killing allegedly on SSP Sukkur’s orders

The sister of 18-year-old Raza Hussain Zangejo, who was allegedly killed in a staged encounter, recounted the ordeal she endured.

Zainab stated that she and her brother were abducted while traveling to their hometown, allegedly on the orders of SSP Sukkur, Amjad Sheikh. 

She revealed that the police accused her brother of involvement in criminal activities and a robbery of Rs2.8 million.

However, she asserted that Zangejo was innocent and had been targeted for filing a petition in the Sindh High Court seeking the release of their father, who he said was being held in illegal detention.

Zainab further alleged that her brother was killed by SHO Patni, identified as Ayaz.

She also disclosed that a Shikarpur SHO abducted her but did not name him. However, she identified the accompanying policewoman as "Shagufta."

Demanding justice, Zainab called for the removal of SSP Sukkur and his team from their positions and insisted they face severe punishment for their alleged crimes.

سکھر جعلی پولیس مقابلے میں اغوا ہونے والی لڑکی زینب زنگیجو ساری حقیقت بتاتے ہوئے۔ جس کے بھائی کو ان سے الگ کر کہ ایس ایس پی نے جعلی مقابلے میں مار دیا۔ اب معاملے کو دبانے میں مصروف ہیں۔۔ #justiceforRazaHussain pic.twitter.com/BVLTSiUi4G

— Imtiaz Chandio (@imtiazchandyo) December 5, 2024

On the night of November 30, Zangejo and his sister were reportedly abducted from Ranipur while traveling from Karachi to Sukkur.

 The teenager had previously filed a petition seeking the release of his father, who he claimed was unlawfully detained by the police.

The victim was murdered in an alleged staged encounter, where he was allegedly dragged to his death. After his death, the police refused to release his sister, prompting locals to protest against her abduction.

Videos circulating online captured scenes of police vans recklessly driving through a crowd of protesters, injuring several individuals.

Zainab further revealed that her father had been subjected to harassment and false accusations since 2000, leading to severe mental distress. He was detained for a month, prompting Zangejo to file a petition for his release.

Zangejo’s mother expressed her grief, stating that she was preparing for her son’s wedding. She said that her son was not a terrorist and  he had come to Sukkur to celebrate cultural day.