LONDON: Dr Imran Farooq, a founding member of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), was killed due to his intentions of forming an independent political party, Scotland Yard in a statement.
The 50-year-ol Farooq was stabbed and beaten to death in London as he returned home from work in September 2010.
The Metropolitan Police Service London (MPS) also known as Scotland Yard said Farooq had set up a facebook page for the launch of his political party, adding that he had been contacted by many people via the social networking page.
Police said that the slain MQM leader was about to launch a new independent political career before his death, this remains a key line of inquiry.