LONDON: Senior MQM leader Dr. Imran Farooq has been stabbed to death in Mill Hills locality in London, Geo News reported.According to reports so far reached here, he was attacked by an unidentified assailant outside his house in London while he was back home after a regular walk.
As per hospital sources, Dr. Imran Farooq was hurried to hospital after receiving critical wounds in head but on arrival at hospital, doctors confirmed his death.
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 have cordoned off Mill Hills locality and are 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 party. Besides, he has served as Convener and Deputy Convener MQM for a long time.