Veteran actor Sajid Hasan has spoken out for the first time about his son’s alleged involvement in the Mustafa Amir murder case, expressing deep anguish over the public’s rush to judgment and calling for a fair legal process.
Addressing reporters on Thursday, Hasan described the murder as a “heartbreaking tragedy” and extended his condolences to Mustafa’s family.
“I haven’t been able to sleep since I heard Mustafa’s mother’s message,” he said. “Mustafa was like my own son. I only want justice to prevail, not just for my child but for all families involved.”
While expressing sympathy for the victim’s family, Hasan criticized the treatment of his son, Sahir Hassan, in the media and by society.
“My son has already been declared guilty without trial. I am not defending his actions, but I am only asking for a fair legal process,” he said.
The actor revealed that his family has been socially ostracized, with neighbors severing ties and professional opportunities drying up.
The Allegations Against Sahir Hasan
Police claim that Sahir confessed to running a drug business via Snapchat for the past two years, allegedly earning Rs1,500,000 per week. Authorities also recovered drugs from his possession during his arrest.
Sahir reportedly named over 12 clients during interrogation and admitted to supplying drugs to both Mustafa Amir and Armaghan Qureshi, the prime suspect in the murder case.
Hasan’s legal representatives have argued that the drug charges should be handled separately from the murder investigation, calling the linking of the two cases an attempt to divert attention from the primary probe.
“My son’s mistakes should not be used to overshadow the murder investigation,” Hasan said.
The High-Profile Murder Case
The case revolves around the murder of 23-year-old Mustafa Amir, who went missing in January. His body was discovered in February, a month after his disappearance.
Sahir Hasan was arrested alongside three others during raids in Karachi’s Defence area as part of the ongoing investigation.
Earlier today, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) extended the physical remand of Armaghan Qureshi and Shiraz, key suspects in the case, for five days. The court also ordered their medical examination after Armaghan alleged he was tortured in police custody and denied access to a washroom for ten days.
The court dismissed his claim, stating, “If that were the case, you would not be standing here.”
Despite the ordeal, Sajid Hasan expressed confidence in the judicial system.
“I believe in the courts. I want the truth to come out—no matter how painful it may be,” he said.
