Police to detain Dr Amir Liaquat as abettor in Altaf's anti-state speech

Dunya News

According to SSP Malir, Rao Anwar, a police team was formed to cop Dr Liaquat

KARACHI (Dunya News) – District Malir police have reportedly decided to detain Dr Amir Liaquat in capacity of an abettor in case against Altaf Hussain over latest speech leading to violence and anti-state solgans, Dunya News reported Thursday.

According to SSP Malir, Rao Anwar, a police team was formed to cop Dr Liaquat.

Rao Anwar further informed that the ex-MQM leader was nominated as facilitator in three cases and now was wanted by police for investigation.

It is pertinent to mention here that Dr Amir Liaquat resigned from Muttahida Qaumi Movement membership two days ago after MQM chief’s anti-Pakistan speech.

Dr Liaquats resignation came the next day after he spent a night in Rangers custody as he was detained along with Dr Farooq Sattar following party chief s speech.

While talking to Dunya News, Dr Liaquat stated that the party was going through a tough time however, he was never a traitor.

He also mentioned the possibility of him leaving the country if he was pressurized further. Police s decision that was taken late Wednesday is expected to be implemented in coming few days.

Experts have said that Dr Liaquats decision to quit the party was a result of not being sure of whether to follow Altaf Hussain or Dr Farooq Sattar as at the time, London secretariat of MQM was yet to respond to Pakistan rabita committees move.

Different political figures of MQM, in leadership of Dr Farooq Sattar held a press conference on Tuesday and announced to deatach with the founder of the party who is living in self-imposed exile in London for over two decades.

Refering to MQM chiefs speech that led to anti-state solgans, Dr Sattar said that there were remarks that the supporters in Pakistan were unable to defend.