What happened at Altaf Hussain’s residence?
United Kingdom: The north London residence of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain was reportedly targeted by two masked men who entered the property and attempted to force their way into the house, according to MQM officials and footage cited by Geo News.
The men allegedly jumped over the front gate and damaged the property, including a front door and a window. Hussain was reportedly inside the residence when the incident occurred. The attackers fled after an alarm was activated, according to the party’s account.
What is known about the police investigation?
London: Police were called to the property following the incident, while forensic examinations were reportedly carried out. The identities of the two men and their motive have not been established publicly.
Hussain later appeared at the scene with MQM-London supporters and said the men made two attempts to enter the property. MQM-London’s Rabta Committee called for a thorough investigation and urged British authorities to identify those responsible and establish the circumstances behind the reported attack.
Note: The Metropolitan Police’s publicly available news pages reviewed for this report did not show a specific statement about the alleged incident as of the latest available updates. (news.met.police.uk)