HYDERABAD: Unraveling the mystery surrounding the death of renowned Sindhi poet Allah Bux popularly known as Dr Akash Ansari, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dr Farrukh Lanjar on Sunday said initial probe suggested that the poet was killed before being burnt.

Talking to media the SSP said: “Preliminary investigation has so far proven that Dr Akash’s death was not accidental.”

The renowned Sindhi poet, 69, died when a fire erupted in his house located in Citizen Colony.

Citing probe results, the police officer said that the poet was killed before his body was burnt. He said that they were waiting for the autopsy report, adding that doctors also confirmed that his death was not accidental. He said that the investigations were underway.

Expressing doubt about the involvement of his foster son in the murder, the police officer said that there were issued between the duo in the past.

Earlier, the police included the poet’s foster son and driver in the investigation on the basis of suspicion that his death may not have been accidental, officials confirmed.