Senior MQM leader Dr. Imran Farooq was stabbed to death in Mill Hills locality in London late Thursday night,

MQM leader Imran Farooq assassinated in London
Updated at: 0115 PST, Friday, September 17, 2010


LONDON: Senior MQM leader Dr. Imran Farooq was stabbed to death in Mill Hills locality in London late Thursday night, Geo News reported.

According to reports so far reached here, he was ambushed and killed by an unidentified assailant outside his house in London when he was on his way back home after a regular walk.

As per hospital sources, Dr. Imran Farooq was hurried to the hospital after receiving critical wounds in head but on arrival at hospital, doctors confirmed his death.

Police cordoned off the crime scene after the incident.

The Scotland Yard confirmed report of the incident at 5:00 PM, according to their local time. It further said that Dr. Imran Farooq breathed his last on the spot instantaneously following the attack.

A British newspaper said that Dr. Imran Farooq was supposed to attend a celebration program scheduled to be held at MQM Secretariat.

According to British media, no arrest has so far been made following the incident.

MQM leaders visited Dr. Imran Farooq’s home in Karachi and expressed condolence with the bereaved family.

MQM sources have also confirmed murder of Dr. Imran Farooq in London, adding that Quaid Altaf Hussain has issued party workers directives of extending condolence with his family members at his native residence in Karachi.

London Police Scotland Yard has cordoned off Mill Hills locality and is engaged in collection of evidences for investigation from assassination site, sources said.

It may be mentioned that Dr. Imran Farooq has remained associated with Altaf Hussain and MQM since establishment of the party. Besides, he has served as Convener and Deputy Convener MQM for a long time.