Abu Salem arrested?

MUMBAI, OCT. 24. Abu Salem, prime accused in the Gulshan Kumar murder case and close associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, has been arrested in a Gulf country today, according to reports received here.

The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Chhagan Bhujbal, who also holds the Home portfolio, told PTI here that the State Home Department had received information about Salem's arrest but official confirmation was still awaited.Mr. Bhujbal

said he had already informed the Central agencies about the reports of Salem's arrest. ``I am waiting for a word of confirmation from the Central agencies as it is the job of the Centre to pursue the matter,'' he added.

According to official sources, the Dubai police has requested India to forward the finger prints of Abu Salem so that they could establish his identity. The sources said the request of the Dubai police was being given top priority.

``If at all Salem has been arrested, then we will make all out efforts for his extradition,'' Mr. Bhujbal added. Abu Salem is wanted in several cases of murder and extortion registered by the Mumbai police. A team of CBI officials had recently visited Dubai regarding Salem's extradition.

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