Exiled MQM Leader Assassinated in London

Exiled MQM leader Dr. Imran Farooq was assassinated last evening in London in Mill Hills area. He was back from a routine walk when he was stabbed to death. He was stabbed four times; the assassin made serious wounds to Imran Farooq in neck and head.

Reports say that he was ambushed outside his home. He received serious neck and head injuries which spontaneously caused the death. He was rushed to the hospital but after reaching the hospital doctors confirmed his death.

Dr. Imran Farooq with Altaf Hussain after a long disappearance

Dr. Imran Farooq

Imran Farooq with Altaf Hussain

Imran Farooq and Altaf Hussain Embracing

Imran Farooq in Press Conference

MQM leaders say that murder could be political and it could also be a conspiracy. It is also being said that the incident took place immediately before the 17th day of September which is the birthday of MQM leader. So the dates are being declared important.

Dr. Imran Farooq was the Deputy Convener of MQM and very close to party leader Altaf Hussain. After his murder Altaf Hussain literally cried due to the grief of death of a very close companion. Dr. Imran Farooq was a senior activist of MQM and accompanying Altaf Hussain from the start of the party.

He is to be buried in Karachi as his body is sent from London. His father says that Imran's brother - Rehan is departing for London to collect his body.

After his death, Karachi went unrest. Guns fire was reported in several areas of the city, as well as, some buses have been set alight. Today on 17 September 2010, much tension is to be seen in the city. Transport is totally closed and all markets of Karachi are shut after the announcement of 10 days mourning from MQM against the incident.