Dawood Ibrahim: Fresh Dossier by Intelligence Bureau

Fresh dossier prepared by Intelligence bureau says, Dawood Ibrahim, the second most wanted terrorist in India after Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed, is hiding in Pakistan. But Pakistan has denied reports about granting refuge to Dawood.

According to IB dossier, Dawood's address is "White House, Near Saudi Mosque, Clifton, House No 37, 30th Street, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, Pakistan". This address has been confirmed during the interrogation of terrorists arrested in India. They have told the intelligence agencies that Dawood's residence in Karachi is guarded like a fortress by members of the Pakistan army and the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI).

The Intelligence Bureau has handed over the fresh dossier to the Central Intelligence Agency. The CIA is reportedly tracking the underworld don. According to IB sources, the Pakistan government is unlikely to give up the whereabouts of Dawood as he is a major source of funds for terrorist activities. Getting hold of Dawood is not an easy task, say IB sources, as the ISI is likely to whisk him off to safe place whenever the pressure is on to track him. Alerts have also been sounded and Indian intelligence agencies are keeping a watch on Jeddah, where Dawood has a safe house.

Dawood not only enjoys close ties with the ISI, he also has strong connections in Singapore, Bangkok and Malaysia. It will not be difficult for Dawood to find shelter in any of these places. Currently, Dawood's each and every move is being closely monitored by intelligence agencies across the world. IB sources say that he continues to hide in Pakistan, though the neighbouring nation has denied these charges. IB officials claim that there is enough proof about Dawood's existence in Pakistan, pointing out that his current passport was issued by an office in the garrison city of Rawalpindi. According to the latest information, his passport details have not been updated, indicating that he is still in Pakistan.