MQM's Rauf Siddiqui undergoes angioplasty after health scare in court
Pakistan
Party spokesperson says operation underway to place stent in his body
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Rauf Siddiqui suddenly fell ill on Monday and was shifted to hospital.
Siddiqui was present in the court of Justice Salahuddin Panhwar when he lost consciousness and fell.
An MQM spokesperson said Siddiqui felt pain in his chest when he was in court and collapsed. He was shifted to NICVD where he underwent angioplasty. He further said during operation a stent was placed in his body.
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