Dawood Ibrahim, the infamous gangster turned terrorist has reportedly been poisoned in Karachi. Though Pakistan denies that Dawood is present on its territory, yet during many occasions he was spotted being present in the country.
It is unknown who might have poised them but it has been alleged the NSA Ajit Doval might know who were the people involved.
Dawood’s Terror History
Dawood started stealing in an early age, probably during his teens. By the age of 25 he had his own gang with his brother Shabir Ibrahim.
Initial Crimes
Dawood rose in the world of crime with his smuggling, extortion and drug trafficking.
He then went to Dubai in 1986 after being wanted by the Mumbai Police for the murder of Samad Khan.
1993 Mumbai Serial Blasts
Dawood became a designated terrorist in India after 1993 Mumbai Serial Blasts which killed more than 257 people and injured about 1400 more.
The bombings took place on 12 March 1993 and involved a series of 12 blasts between 1:30 PM and 3:40 PM.
The attacked locations were:
- Mahim Fisherman colony
- Zaveri Bazaar fort
- Dadar’s Plaza Cinema
- Katha Bazaar
- Hotel Sea Rock
- Terminal at Sahar Airport
- Air India Building
- Hotel Juhu Centaur
- Worli
- BSE
- Passport Office
Sharad Pawar, then CM of Maharashtra lied that there were 13 blasts which later he told himself that he lied on purpose to mislead people that the terrorists could be from LTTE.
US Designated Terrorist
On October 16, 2003, United States Government designated Dawood Ibrahim as a terrorist Executive Order 13224. The different departments including Department of Treasury soon began rolling out press releases.
The press release by Department of Treasury also said that Dawood was in relation with Al Qaida, having supported them and other terrorists in India.
Sightings in Pakistan
Pakistan has disclosed the home address of Dawood as White House, Near Saudi Mosque, Clifton, Karachi.
