In a shocking development from Punjab, former Director General of Police (DGP) Mohammad Mustafa and his wife, former minister and MLA Razia Sultana, have been booked in connection with the death of their son, Aqil Akhtar. Aqil, 35, was found unconscious at his residence in Panchkula’s Mansa Devi Complex on October 16 and was later declared dead at the hospital. While his father initially claimed that Aqil had died of a drug overdose after battling addiction for nearly 18 years, a disturbing twist emerged when a video allegedly recorded by Aqil surfaced online. In the video, he expressed fear for his life and accused his father and wife of having an affair, further alleging that his mother and sister were involved in a conspiracy against him.
Following the viral video, the Haryana Police registered a case of murder and criminal conspiracy against Mustafa, Razia Sultana, and two others. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to look into every aspect of the case, including the authenticity of the video, the post-mortem findings, and Aqil’s long history of substance abuse. Initial reports from the post-mortem did not show any external injuries, but forensic tests, including a viscera report, have been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
Mustafa, however, has denied all allegations, stating that his son had been struggling with severe drug addiction and mental health issues since 2007. He claimed that the family had tried everything possible to help Aqil recover, including medical treatment and rehabilitation. Speaking to the media, the former DGP said, “My son was a drug addict for 18 years. His death was the result of an overdose, not foul play.”
The case has now taken a deeply emotional and complex turn, highlighting the devastating toll of addiction on families — even those in positions of power and privilege. As the investigation continues, questions around family relationships, mental health, and accountability remain unanswered. The coming weeks will determine whether this tragedy was indeed a case of overdose or something far more sinister.
