MQM's Rashid Godil shot, critically injured in Karachi

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Rashid Godil critically injured as his car came under attack in Bahadurabad area of Karachi on Tuesday.

According to initial reports, two unidentified men on motorcycles opened fire at Godil’s car when he was on his way to party headquarters, Nine Zero, for a meeting with JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman. Godil suffered four bullet wounds.

“Godil’s driver, Abdul Mateen, succumbed to his injuries while the MQM leader is critically injured and being operated,” SSP Javed Jiskani said, while speaking to Express News.

“The incident happened at around 10:30am,” he added. Godil and his driver were shifted to Liaquat National Hospital.

The attack comes as the JUI-F chief arrived at Nine Zero to hold negotiations and convince MQM lawmakers to return to Parliament. The meeting between the two parties is under way despite the incident.

“The attack is an attempt to sabotage talks,” MQM spokesperson Aminul Haque said.

Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah has ordered IG Sindh Police for a report probing the incident. JUI-F also condemned the incident during his meeting with MQM leaders.

Further, MQM leader Wasay Jalil tweeted asking people to pray for Godil’s recovery.


Dear All #Pakistan pls pray for our #MQM MNA Rasheed Godil Bhai who has been shot & injured in #Karachi He has been taken to local hospital

Godil served as MQM’s deputy parliamentary leader in the National Assembly until the party’s recent resignations from assemblies.