KARACHI, August 22: MQM leader Farooq Sattar was taken into custody by Rangers personnel as he was trying to address the media persons outside Press Club, sources reported.
The senior MQM leader was about to address a press conference when Rangers personnel showed up at Press Club and asked Sattar and Khawaja Izhar-ul-Hassan to accompany them to the Rangers headquarters.
Sources reported that Rangers officials informed Sattar that DG Rangers Major General Bilal Akbar wanted to see them.
Earlier in the evening, violent protesters attacked an ARY News office in the Saddar area of the metropolis, which resulted in clash between police and the angry mob – killing one person and injuring several others.
Police later confirmed that “MQM workers pelted stones at police officials and the ARY office”, adding that they also resorted to aerial firing outside the office.
Director General Sindh Rangers Major General Bilal Akbar, while issuing statement following the incident, had guaranteed protection to the citizens.
“The attackers will be made to pay for their wrong deeds,” he had said, adding that no one will be allowed to carry out violent protests. This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources such as qualified authorities and our staff reporters.-Agencies
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