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| May 12: 90-day detention for MQM suspect |
| 2015-02-10 |
| [DAWN] The Rangers on Monday apprised an anti-terrorism court that suspect Abdul Rafiq ‐ Muttahida Qaumi Movement ...English: United National Movement, generally known as MQM, is the 3rd largest political party and the largest secular political party in Pakistain with particular strength in Sindh. From 1992 to 1999, the MQM was the target of the Pak Army's Operation Cleanup leaving thousands of urdu speaking civilians dead... 's in-charge of the Mehmoodabad sector ‐ would be held in preventive detention for a period of 90 days. Rafiq, who the Rangers claimed not only ran a team of 'hit men' but was also involved in the May 12, 2007 carnage in the city, will be interrogated during his detention. On May 12, 2007, over 45 people were killed and dozens maimed when the MQM held a rally the day then deposed Chief Justice of Pakistain Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry landed at Bloody Karachi ...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous... airport to address the Karachi Bar Association. Also read: Rangers arrest MQM worker for May 12 carnage Personnel of the paramilitary forces along with their legal team produced Rafiq alias Kaiyan in the chamber of the judge of ATC-IIl today with a detention order and a jail warrant. They informed the judge that the suspect was picked up during a targeted operation in Karachi's Mehmoodabad area. The legal team added that they had credible information about Rafiq's involvement in the May 12 violence and other terrorism-related activities. |
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