Suicidal attack on Allama Abbas Hassan Turrabi is a heinous conspiracy -- Altaf Hussain

London 14 July 2006

Founder and Leader of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) Mr. Altaf Hussain strongly condemned the murder of Allama Abbas Hassan Turrabi, leader of Tehrik-e-Jafaria and a minor in a suicidal attack in Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi and termed it a heinous conspiracy to destroy the peace of Karachi.

In a statement issued from London Mr. Hussain termed the suicidal attack as a naked terrorism and cowardly act and said that enemies of Sindh and Karachi are continuously conspiring to disturb the peace of Karachi and this act of terrorism is a part of that conspiracy.

Mr. Hussain said that those elements who are doing this conspiracy are not only the staunch enemies of Karachi but the enemies of Pakistan also.

Mr. Altaf Hussain expressed his heartfelt condolences to the relatives of Allama Abbas Hassan Turrabi and the workers of Tehrik-e-Jafaria and said that all workers of MQM equally share the grief and pain with the family and prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the soul of Allama Hassan Turrabi in heaven and early recovery of the wounded.

Mr. Altaf Hussain has appealed to the people of all sect and beliefs to remain peaceful and control their sentiments to fail the conspiracy of destroying the peace of Karachi through their unity.

Mr. Altaf Hussain also appealed to religious leader of all school of thoughts that to play their role to ensure peace of the city.

Mr. Hussain demanded of the president Pervez Musharraf, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad and Chief Minister of Sindh Dr. Arbab Rahim to arrest and punish the perpetrators of this tragic incident.