FIA to contact Interpol for Altaf's arrest

ISLAMABAD - Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will write a letter to Interpol tomorrow (Monday) for the issuance of a red warrant against Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader Altaf Hussain, local media reported on Sunday.

A reference from Sindh Home ministry will also be sent to Interpol in this regard. The red warrants are being issued over the directives of an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Karachi.

The court has ordered that the suspect be presented after arresting him through Interpol. Altaf Hussain is the main suspect in last year’s incident of the arson attack in Karachi. After the issuance of the red warrant, Interpol will arrest the suspect and inform the FIA.

Sindh police and FIA will depart for the UK for the extradition of MQM chief, reports added.