Cyprus’ Chief Prosecutor has appointed an independent investigator to lead the inquiry into the death of a Pakistani man shot by police. This follows a post-mortem examination that contradicted the initial forensic analysis. The Pakistani national, 24, was found dead in a field on January 6, in a suburb of Nicosia. The police had earlier claimed that shots were fired during an attempt to intercept suspects involved in illegal migrant smuggling.
The Attorney General’s Office announced the decision after a briefing from the police chief. Senior counsel Ninos Kekkos will oversee the investigation. The autopsy revealed a bullet wound on the man’s back. Investigations have also led to the questioning of three police officers.
The Pakistani embassy in Beirut has been in contact with Cypriot officials regarding the matter.
