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Lalit Modi’s big claim, says Dawood Ibrahim’s control on IPL forced him to quit cricket management

Lalit Modi’s big claim, says Dawood Ibrahim’s control on IPL forced him to quit cricket management

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has made some startling revelations involving underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his control of the IPL. Lalit Modi claimed he faced life threats and intimidation from Dawood Ibrahim and his crime syndicate. (Instagram) Lalit Modi made the claim in an interview with news agency ANI where he said how he faced life threats and intimidation from Dawood and his crime syndicate which was one of the single biggest reasons for him to quit cricket administration. Also read: Bondi Beach hero, Ahmed al Ahmed, accused of domestic assault against father Lalit further opened up on how his unyielding stance against match-fixing during the initial years of the IPL directly collided with the multi-billion-dollar underground betting empire controlled by the D-Company. He said that the syndicate operates an unimaginably vast “Satta Bazaar” where odds change with every single ball. “Dawood Ibrahim is a known bookmaker. He controlled the cricket book. In those days, it used to be $2 billion of underground betting. Today, it’s $4 billion of underground betting …

‘Dawood Ibrahim took 3 hits at me’

‘Dawood Ibrahim took 3 hits at me’

4 min readJun 4, 2026 08:28 PM IST Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has alleged that he was forced to quit cricket administration after receiving threats from fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. The 62-year-old claimed that three “hits” were ordered against him and alleged that his son was kidnapped in London. “It is one of the biggest reasons. He (Dawood) took three hits at me. Dawood himself said this. He missed three times. The reason was that I didn’t look the other way when they wanted to fix matches. They offered me hundreds of millions of dollars to look the other way. If you look at the first three years, when I ran the IPL, there was no fixing. It wasn’t liked by the mafia,” Modi told ANI. Modi claimed he was targeted because he refused to allow match-fixing and betting interests to influence the IPL, alleging that criminal syndicates lost money when the tournament was successfully relocated to South Africa. The comments come years after IPL 2009 was moved from India …

Dawood aide extradited from Turkey, 3-year op targets 100 drug fugitives | India News

Dawood aide extradited from Turkey, 3-year op targets 100 drug fugitives | India News

A few months ago, the NCB submitted a three-year roadmap to the Union Home Ministry for Operation Global-Hunt — a mission launched to dismantle 100 drug networks run by India’s fugitives abroad, including in Dubai, Canada and Europe. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO On Tuesday, the NCB secured the return of Mohammad Salim Dola, 59, an alleged international drug trafficker and a close associate of fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim, from Turkey — the first target under Operation Global-Hunt. Dola, who was detained in Turkey on Saturday, landed at the Delhi airport on Tuesday morning and was taken into custody by the NCB. In a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said: “Zero tolerance against narco syndicate. The NCB today made a major breakthrough in securing the return of notorious drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola from Turkey. Under Modi government’s mission to ruthlessly smash drug cartels, our anti-narcotics agencies have extended their claws across borders through a robust network of global agencies. Now, no matter where they hide, no place is safe for drug kingpins.” …

Dawood Ibrahim aide Salim Dola deported to India, to be handed over to Mumbai NCB

Dawood Ibrahim aide Salim Dola deported to India, to be handed over to Mumbai NCB

In a significant breakthrough for Indian law enforcement and intelligence agencies, Salim Dola, a close aide of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and a key figure in an international drug syndicate, was deported on Tuesday. The operation marks a major step in the country’s ongoing crackdown on transnational narcotics networks. According to sources, Dola was brought to Delhi airport in the early hours aboard a special aircraft following a coordinated operation involving Indian intelligence agencies and their international counterparts. Officials confirmed that the deportation was carried out after sustained efforts and close coordination between multiple agencies across jurisdictions. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Salim Dola, Dawood’s close aide and drug lord, deported to India

Salim Dola, Dawood’s close aide and drug lord, deported to India

Salim Dola, Dawood Ibrahim’s close aide and a drug lord, landed in India after he was deported. He reportedly landed at a technical airport in Delhi on Tuesday, reported news agency ANI. Salim Dola was detained in Turkey. Dola was flown in on a special aircraft after his deportation was carried out by intelligence agencies in collaboration with international agencies, ANI reported citing intelligence agency. It added that Dola is currently being questioned by intelligence officials and is expected to be handed over to Mumbai police for further questioning. Also read: Dawood aide, drug lord Salim Dola detained in Turkey, may be extradited via UAE Dola’s deportation comes days after he was detained in Turkey’s Istanbul. Dola was detained in a joint operation by the Turkish national intelligence organisation, MIT and local police units, based on an Interpol red corner notice (RCN), Hindustan Times reported earlier. He is a key accused in a major drugs case that the Mumbai police crime branch is investigating. The RCN against Dola was issued after a request by the …

Indian gangster Salim Dola, with Dawood link, held in Turkey| India News

Indian gangster Salim Dola, with Dawood link, held in Turkey| India News

Salim Dola, the alleged mastermind behind one of the largest synthetic drug manufacturing and supply cartels operational in India, started out selling gutkha, and has a Dawood Ibrahim connection. The RCN was issued following a request from the Central Investigation Bureau (CBI) as the alleged drug lord Salim Dola was wanted by the Mumbai police. (HT) Officers from the Mumbai police crime branch, which is probing a major narcotics case with Dola as a key accused, have told HT that the drug lord has been detained in Turkey’s Istanbul. Dola was detained in a joint operation carried out by the Turkish national intelligence organisation, MIT, and local police units, based on an Interpol red corner notice (RCN). The RCN was issued following a request from India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as the gangster was wanted by the Mumbai police. Who is Salim Dola? Salim Dola was born into a middle-class family in the Ghodapdeo neighbourhood of Mumbai’s Byculla, reportedly in 1966. He fell into the infamous Mumbai underworld at a young age and befriended …

Why Ram Gopal Varma is slamming the portrayal of Dawood Ibrahim in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2

Why Ram Gopal Varma is slamming the portrayal of Dawood Ibrahim in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2

4 min readNew DelhiApr 16, 2026 07:04 PM IST Dhurandhar 2 has a huge army of fans, but one can safely say that the loudest cheerleader for the Aditya Dhar film was filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma. Soon after the release of Dhurandhar 2, RGV couldn’t stop penning notes in the film’s praise on X as he called it the next best film after Sholay. He called the film a ‘quantum leave’ in Indian filmmaking, even calling Dhar his “new guru” and comparing the film’s impact on his own perspective to that of Satya. Now, however, RGV has opened up about the one detail of Dhurandhar 2 with which he is in disagreement, and that is the portrayal of Dawood Ibrahim. In the film, noted gangster Dawood Ibrahim is referred to as ‘Bade Sahab’ and is shown to be the one pulling the strings of the terror network of Pakistan. He is also shown as the mastermind who is conducting illegal terror operations in India. RGV, however, said that he is in disagreement with this portrayal …

‘I’m earning my living because of Dawood Ibrahim’: Ram Gopal Varma says he wouldn’t have made Satya, Company if the gangster ‘wasn’t there’ | Bollywood News

‘I’m earning my living because of Dawood Ibrahim’: Ram Gopal Varma says he wouldn’t have made Satya, Company if the gangster ‘wasn’t there’ | Bollywood News

3 min readChennaiApr 11, 2026 12:12 PM IST The 1990s was a dangerous time in the Hindi film industry as the influence of the underworld was at an all time high. Many actors and filmmakers have admitted to receiving threatening calls from the underworld and some, unfortunately, were also shot when they refused to bow down to the gangsters’ demands. However, in a recent interaction, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma revealed that he never received such calls and even claimed that the gangster loved his films Satya and Company, which were loosely inspired by their lives. ‘I’m earning my living because of Dawood Ibrahim’ In a recent interaction with Filmfare, RGV said that he dedicated his autobiography ‘Guns & Thighs’ to Dawood Ibrahim, but the publishers removed his name. He said, “I dedicated the book to Dawood Ibrahim also, but the publishers removed his name. If Dawood Ibrahim was not there, I would not have made Satya and Company, the two iconic films. How can I not dedicate it to him? I am earning my living because of …

Was There A Real Rivalry Between Dawood Ibrahim & Rahman Dakait?

Was There A Real Rivalry Between Dawood Ibrahim & Rahman Dakait?

Dhurandhar 2 Dawood Ibrahim & Rahman Dakait(Photo Credit –Jio Studios) Dhurandhar 2 has not just stormed the box office but also sparked discussions about real-life events. The Aditya Dhar-directed film is a sequel to his last year’s Dhurandhar, which was equally successful. The sequel mentions dreaded gangster Dawood Ibrahim, who apparently had a rift with Lyari mafiosa Rahman Dakait. Let’s explore all the facts behind it. Dawood Ibrahim & Rahman Dakait’s Feud: The Real Story Explained Dawood Ibrahim has reportedly been operating from Pakistan since the 1990s. The dreaded gangster had to leave Dubai following the 1993 Bombay serial blasts. In 2009, his D-Company had its sights on a prime property in Karachi. Its price was in the range of 100 to 400 crores, and his intention was to use it to create a commercial complex. But the owner of that land was a relative of Rahman Dakait. He offered a very low price, with various reports ranging from Rs 1 to 10 crore. Dawood’s team reportedly threatened the owner, saying he could lose both …

After Dhurandhar 2, Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol, said to have inspired Jameel Jamali, says, ‘Kabhi Dawood Ibrahim se mila nahi’ | Bollywood News

After Dhurandhar 2, Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol, said to have inspired Jameel Jamali, says, ‘Kabhi Dawood Ibrahim se mila nahi’ | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiMar 31, 2026 09:09 PM IST Rakesh Bedi’s Jameel Jamali has emerged as a fan favourite in the Dhurandhar franchise. The character was said to be inspired by Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol, who has now reacted to Dhurandhar The Revenge, which depicts his character meeting fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. Spoilers ahead In the film, Dawood, referred to as ‘Bade Sahab’, is shown as a bedridden figure, orchestrating events from the shadows. A key scene suggests that his condition is the result of slow poisoning by Jameel Jamali, who is an Indian intelligence agent. Nabil Gabol on meeting Dawood Addressing this portrayal in an interview, Nabil Gabol was asked about the speculation around Dawood Ibrahim’s presence in Karachi. The host asked him, “Humare Mumbai se ek padosi rehte hain Karachi mein, unhe bade sahab bolte hain. Kya aap mile ho unse (Our neighbour from Mumbai lives in Karachi; he is called ‘Bade Sahab’. Have you met him?)” To this, Gabol replied, “Main kabhi nahi mila hun, na mujhe pata hai ke woh Karachi …