1993 Mumbai blasts accused Karimullah arrested

Mumbai, Aug 21: Dreaded underworld criminal and a ’93 Mumbai blasts accused Karimullah Khan has been arrested from Nalasopara area of Mumbai two days ago by the Crime Branch. He is alleged to be a close aide of Dawood Ibrahim and carried a crucial role in planning and executing the ... ...Karimullah was arrested by the Crime Branch of Mumbai Police two days ago, the Joint Commissioner of Mumbai Police told Zee News. He carries a reward of Rs 5 lakh on his head. The Dawood aide played a crucial role in the blast and is accused of hatching conspiracy to create terror. He not only arranged the explosives, but also those who planted them.

Karimullah was sent to Kathmandu by Dawood for taking care of operations in that country- before moving to India through Uttar Pradesh border. He was reportedly living in Nalasopara for two years, after intelligence detected his presence in the neighbouring country.

The police got a tip-off around five days before about his presence in the Thane area. He was caught two days back and confessed to being involved in Mumbai blasts.

He is a multi-lingual. This helped him evade arrest till now. He is also accused of sending youngsters across the border for training in arms and explosives.

An Interporl notice was issued against him since 1995. Karimullah, as per intelligence, was putting up at Dawood’s Karachi house since 2006. He was probably responsible for transporting explosives for D-Company.

 

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