Abu Salem apprehends threat to his life in Delhi

Mumbai, July 19 (UNI) Underworld Don and 1993 serial blast accused Abu Salem today questioned the Delhi police about his security arrangements in Delhi Jail while expecting transfer of his custody from Mumbai police to face the investigation in an extortion case there.

In an affidavit filed before the designated TADA Judge P D Kode, Salem said that he apprehended threat from the rival gang therefore wanted to know the security arrangements in Delhi where he will be lodged.

He also said that before his custody is given, Delhi police must satisfy the TADA court whether such investigation was permitted in the treaty between India and Portugal while he was deported to the country.

The court however reserved its order till July 21 on a plea moved by Delhi police seeking the don's custody to probe the extortion case.

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