Family of Mohammed Shah Subhani Makes New Appeal for Information to Help Bring Justice
The family of Mohammed Shah Subhani has joined detectives in a renewed appeal for public assistance in finding those responsible for his disappearance and murder. This comes after it was confirmed that human remains found in a wooded area near Hedgerley Lane, Beaconsfield, belonged to Shah. The family spoke publicly for the first time on Tuesday, 7 January, while visiting the site to lay flowers and pay tribute to their beloved son, brother, and partner.
Shah was reported missing on 7 May of last year, and police have been investigating his case ever since. Specialist officers are continuing their search of the area as part of ongoing enquiries. The family urged anyone with information, particularly regarding a black BMW X5 with cloned plates (YC67 MFY), to come forward. The vehicle, which had been stolen from Farnborough, Hampshire, was seen loitering in the Hedgerley Lane area shortly after Shah’s disappearance and was later recovered in Hounslow.
Quirat, Shah’s elder sister, made a heartfelt plea: “What happened to Shah, no one deserves. We beg you all to go back and try to remember if there was anything suspicious you saw around Hedgerley Lane or Hounslow around 7 May last year. Shah didn’t deserve this. No one deserves this. It is now up to you to help us unveil the faces of the monsters who did this and get them behind bars forever.”
She described the family’s devastation upon receiving the heartbreaking confirmation that the remains belonged to Shah. “We had waited in hope and prayed that one day, against all odds, Shah would walk through the door and all this would be over. Never did we think Shah would be discovered seven months later, just 15 miles away from home. Our hearts are broken, and this pain will never go away.”
Detective Chief Inspector Noel McHugh, who is leading the investigation, acknowledged the family’s bravery in speaking out, just days after what would have been Shah’s birthday. He emphasized the significance of the discovery of Shah’s remains in moving the investigation forward. He also urged locals who may have seen the black BMW or its occupants to contact the police, adding that even the smallest detail could be crucial in solving the case.
“We have a substantial amount of land left to search, and it is very challenging terrain, making it a complex and painstaking undertaking, but we continue to make progress,” McHugh said. He further stressed the importance of information from the public: “Please try and recall if you saw anything suspicious at this time. Every call is of the utmost importance to us.”
Shah was last seen alive on 7 May, and his vehicle, a white Audi Q3, was later recovered with ballistic damage. Police have also requested information about a blue Range Rover Evoque, which was seen near the same location and was using false plates.
Detectives have made multiple arrests during the course of the investigation, but no one has yet been charged. A £20,000 reward remains on offer for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Shah’s murder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting Operation Rockton, or reach out anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
