Altaf Hussain condemns MQM worker's death

LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief, Altaf Hussain, Sunday strongly condemned the death of party worker, Dilshad Ahmed, who, according to MQM succumbed to the injuries allegedly inflicted upon him while he was in Rangers custody.

In a statement issued here, Hussain sent his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

He said that MQM had extended its unconditional support for an operation against criminals and not persecution of any party.

“It is shocking to note that detained persons are being brutally tortured”, said he.

MQM leader said that Dilshad Ahmed was handed over to his family in critical condition, which indicated he was brutally torture.

He appealed to Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, to take suo moto notice of Ahmed’s murder and order an inquiry. He also urged the Chief Justice to issue orders for the recovery of MQM’s eight detained workers.

Hussain also made an appeal to the president, prime minister, federal interior minister and chief of the army and security agencies to investigate into the murder of Ahmed and prosecute the personnel responsible for his brutal death.

Hussain expressed his heartfelt condolences with the bereaved family and said his death had saddened MQM’s workers.