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Abu Bakar, 1993 Mumbai blasts accused, held in UAE; likely to be extradited to India soon

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. 

In a major crackdown, India's one of most wanted terrorists, Abu Bakar, who is prime accused of 1993 Mumbai serial blast accused has been held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Indian security agencies after nearly 3 decades of manhunt. Abu Bakar is Dawood Ibrahim’s close aide.