The Mumbai police is on high alert following unverified claims of India's most wanted criminal Dawood Ibrahim facing a potential threat to his life. Sources within the police department revealed that they had intensified efforts, including the questioning of associates in police custody or out on bail, to ascertain the truth behind rumours of Dawood being poisoned or critically ill.

Officers confirmed receiving information that suggested the gangster had recently been hospitalised and subsequently returned home unharmed after his recovery. However, multiple agencies scrutinised Karachi's hospital records, finding no evidence that Dawood had been admitted under his name or an alias. “Some information suggests hospitalisation, but the nature of the incident remains unclear. Further verification is being carried out,” said an officer.