ALTAF HUSSAIN GRIEVED AT THE KILLING OF FOUR MQM WORKERS IN A DAY

LONDON: 13^TH APRIL 2011

The Founder and Leader of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) Mr Altaf Hussain has offered his sincere condolences on the killing of three workers of the MQM in Al-Muhajir Chowk area of Qasba Aligarh and another in Scheme 33 Maymar Sector. Muhammad Habib s/o Muhammad Rafi, Muhammad Waqas s/o Muhammad Arif and Muhammad Zaheer s/o Muhammad Zaheer belonged to unit 125 of Qasba Aligarh Sector while Shahbaz Qureshi was a worker of Scheme 33 Maymar Sector. Mr Altaf Hussain expressed his profound grief and sorrow over the tragic death of the MQM workers and sympathized with the grief-stricken family members. He also prayed for the early recovery and good health of the injured workers.

According to the details Muhammad Habib, Muhammad Waqas and Muhammad Zaheer were standing at Al-Muhajir Chowk in Qasba Aligarh Sector when armed terrorists opened fire resulting in the death of all three on the spot while another worker Irfan Qureshi sustained serious injuries. Irfan Qureshi was rushed to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital where his condition is said to be critical.

In another incident of wanton terrorism Shahbaz Qureshi, worker of MQM Scheme 33 Maymar Sector was killed by the terrorists belonging to the land and drug mafia.

In the last 24 hours seven MQM workers and sympathizers have been killed in terrorist attacks by the unrestrained activities of the land and drug mafia. This situation has created grief and anger in the public.

Members of the MQM Co-ordination Committee Wasay Jalil, Wasim Aftab and other office-bearers and workers of the party reached Abbasi Shaheed Hospital soon after hearing the sad news of the killings of the MQM workers. They consoled the workers and advised them to remain peaceful.