Islamabad: Police have finalized the inquiry report into the death of Superintendent of Police, concluding that Adeel Akbar committed suicide, sources confirmed. The investigation included statements from Akbar’s driver, operator and doctors.
According to the report, SP Akbar had been suffering from deep-rooted stress, which did not necessarily require a sudden trigger. A doctor noted that he carried the mental burden of past incidents, contributing to his deteriorating state of mind.
The inquiry revealed that Akbar had visited his doctor on October 8 for a routine check-up. When asked about work-related stress, Akbar reportedly said he felt content. However, the doctor indicated that Akbar was frustrated over missed promotions and had previously expressed suicidal thoughts. The doctor had advised Akbar and his family to keep away from weapons and sharp objects.
The report also highlighted past disciplinary actions against Akbar in Balochistan, where an inquiry by SSP Maroof led to his punishment and hindered his career progression. Akbar was transferred to Islamabad about six weeks ago upon the request of his course mate, SP Khurram, to facilitate a promotion. He had served effectively in Islamabad and previously in Kashmir but did not participate in the Muridke operation.
Suicide Day
According to the police, about one and a half hours before the incident, Akbar spent 35 minutes in his car, then returned home and later went to the Secretariat with his operator and driver for a scheduled meeting with the Establishment Division section officer. At 4:23 pm, after a brief phone call from the officer, Akbar reportedly made a U-turn, visited the Foreign Office, received a final call from Assistant Commissioner Yasir regarding a market incident, and shortly afterward, took his own life with a firearm.
The inquiry has now closed, affirming that SP Adil Akbar’s death was a suicide, and detailed the contributing stress factors and career frustrations that led to the tragedy.
