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Money laundering case: Altaf Hussain's bail extended till July
DAWN.COM | FAROOQ SHAH — UPDATED APR 14, 2015 08:18PM
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Altaf Hussain pictured en route to London police station today. — Picture provided by MQM.
LONDON: London police has extended Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain's bail till July 2015 after he was interviewed for more than five hours by investigating officers on Tuesday.
“I trust the British judicial system. Party workers should remain peaceful during the course of investigation,” said Altaf Hussain while coming out of the police station, DawnNews reported.
Earlier, the MQM chief accompanied by MQM leaders Babar Ghauri, Farooq Sattar, other members of the Rabita Committee, and his legal team, had arrived at the police station at 10:00am London time in relation to a money laundering investigation conducted by the London Metropolitan Police.
Altaf Hussain seen entering the police station. — DawnNews screengrab
Outside the police station, Altaf Hussain spoke to DawnNews saying he wanted all of Pakistan to pray for him. He was surrounded by security personnel, and appeared not to be in the best of health. He told DawnNews he was well, and hopeful that he would emerge victorious.
He said "Pakistan zindabad", and said 'Salam' to all Pakistanis.
DAWN.COM | FAROOQ SHAH — UPDATED APR 14, 2015 08:18PM
96 COMMENTS
Altaf Hussain pictured en route to London police station today. — Picture provided by MQM.
LONDON: London police has extended Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain's bail till July 2015 after he was interviewed for more than five hours by investigating officers on Tuesday.
“I trust the British judicial system. Party workers should remain peaceful during the course of investigation,” said Altaf Hussain while coming out of the police station, DawnNews reported.
Earlier, the MQM chief accompanied by MQM leaders Babar Ghauri, Farooq Sattar, other members of the Rabita Committee, and his legal team, had arrived at the police station at 10:00am London time in relation to a money laundering investigation conducted by the London Metropolitan Police.
Altaf Hussain seen entering the police station. — DawnNews screengrab
Outside the police station, Altaf Hussain spoke to DawnNews saying he wanted all of Pakistan to pray for him. He was surrounded by security personnel, and appeared not to be in the best of health. He told DawnNews he was well, and hopeful that he would emerge victorious.
He said "Pakistan zindabad", and said 'Salam' to all Pakistanis.