In custody: MQM worker dies during treatment at JPMC

Muhammad Waheed was brought to hospital on July 22 and remained under treatment till today, doctors say


Ammar Suria August 07, 2016
MQM's new coordination committee took the decision to hold protests after four of the party's workers were killed on Wednesday. PHOTO: Official MQM Twitter account (@OfficialMQM)

KARACHI: A worker of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) died on Sunday while he was in law enforcers' custody, the party’s coordination committee said in press conference.

Muhammad Waheed was a member of MQM Unit 209, Shah Faisal Colony and was reported to be arrested on March 16, 2016.

Doctors at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre said that Waheed was brought to hospital on July 22 and remained under treatment until today. He was being treated for necrotizing fascitis, uncontrollable sugar level and septic shock.

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According to JPMC spokesperson Muhammad Waleed had been suffering with multiple injuries when he was admitted to the facility. He added that due to critical condition he remained in medical ICU throughout his treatment at the hospital.

Jails Inspector General of Police Nusrat Mangan said the accused was not tortured but and was being treated at hospital owing to his illness.

COMMENTS (7)

Muzaffar | 7 years ago | Reply @Kala_bacha: "because he was mohajir from karachi" are you serious ? I am a muhajir as well. Rangers have never threatened me, questioned me or picked me up based on my ethnicity. As much as I condemn Waheed's death I condemn your racist beliefs. He was picked up for being in MQM not for being a muhajir. Come out of your little bubble please. @Nadeem no we don't. We are actually enjoying the peace brought back in out city.
Urban Legend | 7 years ago | Reply Those who enforce and protect laws are unfortunately no less an evil than others who are blamed to be the criminals. This violence must stop for Pakistan to be a peaceful country and for everyone here to be proud to be a Pakistani.
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