The Disgraceful Massacre at Imam Bargah in Quetta is a conspiracy to incite sectarian violence: Altaf Hussain

London, 4 July 2003.

The MQM leader Mr. Altaf Hussain has strongly condemned the terrorist attack upon Imam Barghah in Quetta.  He termed it a cowardly act and expressed his sorrow on the death and injuries of so many innocent people.  This cowardly act is aimed to incite sectarian violence in Pakistan.  He appealed to the people to exercise restraint and defeat the conspiracy.  He also appealed to the elected representatives, senators and workers of the MQM that they should stay in contact with the masses and play their role in defeating this conspiracy.  Mr Altaf Hussain appealed to the government to make all efforts to arrest those who are responsible for the killing of the innocent persons immediately.  He prayed for the salvation of those killed and for the solace of their family members.  He also prayed for the quick recovery of those injured in this mayhem.