Dawood's daughter ties the knot amidst secrecy

PTI / Jul 24, 2005, 11:32 IST

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No guests from Bollywood or the cricketing world were seen at the wedding of Dawood's daughter.

Dawood's daughter ties the knot amidst secrecy

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Guests arrive for the wedding ceremony of Dawood Ibrahim's daughter and Pakistani Cricket player Javed Miadad��s son at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Saturday.(AP Photo)
DUBAI: Wrapped under a cloak of secrecy and attended by a few hundred guests, the much hyped wedding of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's daughter with former Pakistani test cricketer Javed Miandad's son was solemnised at a five star hotel here with media being prevented from covering the event.

While Miandad dressed in a formal black suit and his wife wearing a silver-coloured saree attended the late night ceremony on Saturday, it was not clear whether Dawood, who is based in Karachi and wanted by India in connection with the Mumbai serial bomb blasts, was present at the wedding.

Media persons, especially a large contingent of reporters from India, had come here to cover the event but were disappointed as security gurads kept them out of the venue. However, at least two Indian journalists were allowed inside but barred from taking pictures.
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Guests arrive for the wedding ceremony held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.(AP Photo)
According to sources, Indian intelligence agencies kept a close watch at the venue of the wedding of Dawood's daughter Mahrukh and Miandad's son Junaid, especially to know who all attended from India, especially from Mumbai.

However, it is believed that no big shots from either Bollywood or the sports circuit were present at the lavish ceremony.
An expensive invitation card sent to the guests and published in a local daily here read: "Mr and Mrs Dawood Hassan Shaikh Ibrahim request the pleasure of your company at the wedding ceremony of their beloved daughter Mahrukh with Junaid Miandad s/o Mr and Mrs Javed Miandad Insha Allah on Saturday, 23rd July 2005."
The card said: "Marriages are decided in Heaven and will be celebrated on Earth, Oh! Allah guide this couple to the best of happiness, understanding and success (Aameen)."
Though the arrival of 'Baraat' (the bridegroom and his party) was scheduled for 9.30 pm and the dinner at 10 pm, the programmes were delayed by a few hours, sources said.
A lavish reception for the couple would be organised on August 4 in Karachi where all the relatives, friends, well-wishers and high-profile figures will be invited, Miandad said.

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