National Desk, 18th December: Dawood Ibrahim, the notorious underworld figure with a history of extensive criminal activities, has been admitted to a hospital in Karachi, Pakistan, reports surfaced on December 18, 2023.
Speculation surrounds the cause of his hospitalization, with unconfirmed suggestions of poisoning. The situation is veiled in secrecy, marked by stringent security measures. Dawood Ibrahim occupies the entire hospital floor, with access restricted to top hospital authorities and his immediate family members.
Dawood Ibrahim, born on December 26, 1955, is 67 years old at the time of his hospitalization. He is the head of the infamous D-Company, a criminal syndicate active in India, particularly Mumbai, involved in illegal activities such as drug trafficking, arms smuggling, and counterfeiting. The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) has highlighted D-Company’s connections with global terrorist groups, including al-Qaida.
Despite being wanted by the Indian government for crimes, including the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, Dawood Ibrahim has been residing in Pakistan, a fact acknowledged by Islamabad after years of denial. His security in Karachi is reportedly managed by Pakistan’s national intelligence agency, which deploys their best commandos.
The heightened security and the mystery surrounding his health condition have fueled public interest and speculation about the circumstances leading to his hospitalization. As the world closely monitors the situation, the true nature of his ailment remains a topic of intrigue and speculation.