Rashid Godil discharged from hospital three weeks after attack in Karachi

Rashid Godil is taken to his place in tight security by Rangers after he received medical treatment for almost 3 weeks

MQM leader Rashid Godil. PHOTO: TWITTER

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Rashid Godil was discharged from the hospital on Friday, almost three weeks after surviving a gun attack on his vehicle in Karachi, Express News reported.

Godil was taken to his home under tight security by Rangers personnel.

Earlier on September 9, a video of Godil surfaced on social media, showing signs of recovery following the deadly attack, which left his driver dead.

Read: In video message, Rashid Godil shows signs of recovery after deadly attack


In the video, posted by fellow MQM parliamentarian, Syed Ali Raza Abidi, Godil thanked everyone who had prayed for his better health.

“I am thankful for all the Pakistanis who had prayed for my health,” Godil spoke in voice that was a little louder than a whisper, suggesting he has yet to recover fully.

Read: MQM's Rashid Godil shot, critically injured in Karachi

On August 18, the MQM leader was critically injured as his car came under attack in Bahadurabad area of Karachi.

Four unidentified assailants on motorcycles opened fire on Godil’s car when he was on his way to party headquarters, Nine Zero, for a meeting with JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman. He suffered six bullets to his head, jaw and chest.
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