12 Convicted in Gujarat Arms Smuggling Case Linked to Dawood Ibrahim After 33 Years
33 years on, 12 convicted in Gujarat arms smuggling case linked to Dawood
Hindustan Times
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A special court in Jamnagar, Gujarat, convicted 12 individuals in a 1993 arms smuggling case linked to fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. The conspiracy aimed to smuggle weapons into India to incite communal violence following the Babri Masjid demolition. Ten of the convicts received five years of rigorous imprisonment, while two were sentenced to seven years.
- 0112 individuals were convicted in a 1993 arms smuggling case linked to Dawood Ibrahim.
- 02The conspiracy involved smuggling weapons from Pakistan to incite communal unrest in India.
- 03Ten convicts received five years of rigorous imprisonment; two received seven years.
- 04The operation used a vessel named 'Sada Al Bahar' to transport arms via the Arabian Sea.
- 05The case involved extensive investigations and testimonies over 33 years.
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After 33 years, a special TADA court in Jamnagar, Gujarat, convicted 12 individuals for their roles in a 1993 arms smuggling case linked to fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. The conspiracy aimed to smuggle a large consignment of arms and explosives, including RDX, into India to carry out attacks following the Babri Masjid demolition on December 6, 1992. Of the 46 accused, 17 were acquitted, 11 died during the trial, and 15 remain absconding. The court sentenced 10 of the convicts to five years of rigorous imprisonment while two received seven years. The investigation revealed that the arms were sourced from Pakistan and transported via the Arabian Sea using a vessel identified as 'Sada Al Bahar'. The operation involved multiple boats and local operatives who facilitated the unloading of arms near the Gosabara coast in Porbandar district, Gujarat. The verdict reflects the culmination of a lengthy investigation led by retired and current law enforcement officials.
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The convictions may deter future arms smuggling and organized crime in the region, contributing to enhanced security and law enforcement efforts.
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