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10 Lesser-Known Facts About

Dawood Ibrahim

Family Ties

Dawood is the son of police constable, Ibrahim Kaskar. He has three brothers- Shabir Ibrahim Kaskar, Noora Ibrahim, and Iqbal Ibrahim Kaskar.

Criminal Beginnings

He entered the world of crime in the 1970s and was associated with various criminal activities, including smuggling.

Mumbai Bombings

He is accused of being the mastermind behind the 1993 Mumbai bombings, which resulted in numerous casualties.

Escape to Pakistan

After the 1993 Mumbai bombings, he fled to Dubai and later found refuge in Pakistan.

Designated Global Terrorist

He has been designated as a global terrorist by the US and India, for his involvement in various criminal activities.

Underworld Empire

Dawood was a prominent figure in the Mumbai underworld and was involved in extortion, drug trafficking, and other organized crime activities.

Association with Cricket

There were probed involvements of Dawood Ibrahim in cricket match-fixing scandals of the late 1990s.

Association with Bollywood

Bollywood industry filmmakers and actors, like Sanjay Dutt and Mandakini, were often linked up with him.

Aliases

Dawood Ibrahim is known by various aliases, including Sheikh Dawood Hassan, Sheikh Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar, etc.

Global Network

Dawood Ibrahim is believed to have established a vast criminal network with connections across several countries, including Pakistan.