KARACHI: The Pakistan Rangers, Sindh, on Saturday claimed to have arrested an extortionist said to be associated with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London.

The paramilitary force apprehended the MQM-L suspect Mohammed Atif, alias Papita, in the Defence area, said the spokesperson. “He was involved in hoisting party flags, forcible collection of hides, extortion in the name of fitra collection and other crimes,” added the official.

Published in Dawn, September 24th, 2017

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