Mumbai, Mar 8 (Zee News): Mumbai: In a big diplomatic victory for India, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday brought back notorious gangster Farooq Takla – a close aide of fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.
Takla was formally deported to India by the authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following his arrest by the CBI officials in Dubai.
According to reports, an Air India flight no. AI 996 carrying Takla and CBI officials landed in Mumbai around 5.30 am today.
Takla, who has been managing the operation of Dawood's international crime syndicate in Dubai, is wanted in several cases, including murder, extortion and kidnapping for ransom.
He will be produced before a special TADA court here.
Taqla has fled India after the 1993 serial blasts in Mumbai along with Dawood and his henchmen.
He is a co-accused in the Mumbai blasts case along with Dawood and several of his close aides.
Takla faces conspiracy charges in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.
It is believed that National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has played a pivotal role in Takla's deportation to India.
At India's request, the Interpol had issued a Red Corner Notice against Takla in 1995.