Archive · 30 Oct 2025
Mumbai Cop Allegedly Called Dawood Ibrahim for Daughter's Wedding Funds
Imagine a journalist visited a famous gangster named Dawood Ibrahim at his home.
While they were talking, the gangster got a phone call.
The journalist heard on speakerphone that the caller, who was a police officer from Mumbai, was asking for money for his daughter's wedding.
The gangster apparently agreed and sent the officer ten lakh rupees.
Later, a former police chief explained that while not all police officers are bad, some might be tempted by money because they come from the same society as criminals.
He also mentioned that sometimes police uniforms are found in criminals' homes, suggesting close ties.
The former chief also questioned if the government provides enough support to protect police officers from such tempting offers.
FPJ Journalist Balakrishnan claims Dawood Ibrahim received a call from an Assistant Mumbai Commissioner seeking money for his daughter's wedding.
The alleged call occurred at Dawood Ibrahim's Dubai residence, where the gangster reportedly sent Rs 10 lakh.
Former Maharashtra DGP D. Sivanandhan acknowledged that some police officers may succumb to corruption due to societal influences and financial temptations.
Sivanandhan noted that police officers and criminals often come from the same societal backgrounds.
The former DGP also raised questions about government support for police officers to resist such 'irresistible offers'.
- Who
- An Assistant Mumbai Commissioner (allegedly) and Dawood Ibrahim
- What
- An alleged phone call from a Mumbai police officer to Dawood Ibrahim seeking money for the officer's daughter's wedding.
- When
- Some years ago, during journalist Balakrishnan's visit to Dubai
- Where
- Dawood Ibrahim's residence in Dubai ('White House')
- Why
- The Assistant Commissioner allegedly sought funds for his daughter's wedding.
Allegations Against Police
Defense and Context
Nexus Between Police and Underworld
Allegations Against Police
An Assistant Mumbai Commissioner allegedly called Dawood Ibrahim to request money for his daughter's wedding, with the gangster reportedly sending Rs 10 lakh.
Defense and Context
While acknowledging that some officers may be corrupt, ex-DGP Sivanandhan emphasized that police recruit from society, which includes criminals, leading to potential influences. He also stated that police officers are sometimes closely related to gangsters.
Reasons for Corruption
Allegations Against Police
Directly implies corrupt motives for the call to Dawood Ibrahim seeking funds.
Defense and Context
Sivanandhan attributes corruption to societal origins of officers and 'irresistible' financial offers, questioning the government's support system for officers.
- Underworld Don
- Dawood Ibrahim
- Alleged Caller
- Assistant Mumbai Commissioner
- Reason for Call
- Seeking money for daughter's wedding
- Amount Allegedly Sent
- Rs 10 lakh
- Source of Revelation
- FPJ Journalist Balakrishnan during Dubai visit
- Former DGP's Statement
- Acknowledged possibility of police corruption due to societal links and financial temptations