Dawood Ibrahims properties auctioned: In a significant development, the ancestral property of fugitive terrorist Dawood Ibrahim in Mumbais Ratnagiri has been auctioned under SAFEMA at the Income Tax Office in Churchgate. However, buyers showed interest in only two out of the four agricultural plots put up for auction.Two Properties Sold, Third Consecutive Purchase by Lawyer Ajay SrivastavaDuring the auction, four bidders participated in the bidding for one property, with the highest bid reaching Rs 2.01 lakh. The second property had three bidders, and the highest offer stood at 3.28 lakh.Notably, lawyer Ajay Srivastava, the winner of Dawoods previous auction in 2001, emerged as the successful bidder for the third consecutive time.Ajay Srivastava is a former Shiv Sena leader and wants to set up Sanatan Dharm Pathshala on the property.Future Plans for Dawoods Property: Ajay Srivastavas PerspectiveAjay Srivastava, the successful bidder, expressed his ambition to counter the terror associated with figures like Dawood. He plans to open a school on Dawoods property, emphasising his commitment to ending the influence of terrorists.Ajay Srivastavas Legal Troubles and Persistence:Despite facing legal and other challenges, including being on an ISIS hit list, Srivastava remains hopeful of taking possession of the properties in the future. His determination to continue the legal battle and contribute to countering terrorism remains unwavering.Properties Location and Unsuccessful Auction:Both auctioned properties are situated in Mumbake Village, Ratnagiri. Despite the successful sale of two properties, the remaining two could not find buyers in the auction conducted on Friday.Muted Response in Mumbke Village: No Confirmation on Dawoods HeritageWhile Dawoods land was on auction in Mumbai, Mumbke village in Ratnagiri maintained silence. Residents refrained from providing information, and there was a reluctance to confirm details about Dawoods heritage.Dawood Ibrahims Notoriety and Wealth:Dawood Ibrahim, known as the richest gangster in the world, operates from Jeddah, Pakistan, and Dubai. His wealth, estimated at around $6.7 billion, is amassed through both legal and illegal enterprises, making him a notorious figure in the criminal world.The auction of Dawood Ibrahims ancestral property marks another step in legal proceedings, with Ajay Srivastavas persistent efforts reflecting a commitment to reclaiming the land for constructive purposes and countering the influence of terrorism.
