Altaf Hussain Arrested in London

MQM's self exiled Leader Altaf Hussain 

Karachi: MQM's self exiled leader Altaf Hussain arrested over money laundering case in London on Tuesday.

British police has confirmed that a 60-year old man had been arrested from a North-West London property on charges of money-laundering, following a search of his property, with out disclosing the exact identity for "Legal reasons".

Businesses in Karachi closes early fearing riots and other violence as the report of Altaf Hussain broke on local media.

Security at British counsel announced to close till further order as security around it was beefed up fearing any attacks from MQM workers. 

After the news, the MQM workers immediately started gathering at 90, the party headquarters, to show solidarity with their leader. They demanded to continue their sit-in until Altaf Hussain addresses them, reported local media.

Pakistan Railway has announced a strange step to stop its operation in Sindh province till further order, reported Pakistani Media quoting Railway Ministry.

Altaf Hussain, a British National, is living a self exile life in London from many years was suspected in money laundering after police found a huge bulk of Pakistani money and gold from his residence while police searched his house in connection with the murder of Dr Imran Farooq, a defective leader from his party, who was killed suspiciously in London near his house.

Fearing his arrest in connection with Dr Imran Farooq case and money laundering, Altaf Hussain already recently tried to obtain Pakistan National Identity Card as he was intending to come back from Britain.