Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has condemned the murder of Mufti Abdus Samad Soomro of the Jamia Binoria and termed the crime as an attempt to fan sectarian strife in the city. According to a press release issued on Wednesday, Hussain said Soomro played an active role to bring sectarian harmony in the city.
He offered his heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and followers of the cleric and prayed for the departed soul. He demanded President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad, Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and Interior Minister Rehman Malik and to take notice of the murder and ensure the arrest of the killers. He said that adequate security arrangements should be made for clerics.