Mumbai blast accused Abu Bakar held in UAE

Abu Bakar, one of India's most wanted terrorists, held in the United Arab Emirates(UAE). Indian agencies have succeeded in apprehending  most wanted terrorists involved in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case. Twelve blasts at different places had taken place in Mumbai, killing 257 people and injuring 713.The apprehended terrorist was involved in arms and explosives training in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, landing of RDX used in the serial blasts, and conspiracy and planning at Dawood Ibrahim's residence in Dubai.

Bakar was once apprehended in 2019. However, he had managed to get himself freed from the custody of the UAE authorities due to some documentation issues. 29 years of manhunt, Abu Bakar will now face legal proceedings in India, extradition process initiated. Abu Bakar whose full name is Abu Bakar Abdul Gafur Shaikh was involved in smuggling along with Mohammad and Mustafa Dossa who were key lieutenants of Dawood Ibrahim.  In 1997, a Red Corner Notice was issued against him. He had smuggled gold, clothing and electronics from Gulf countries to Mumbai and nearby landing points.