"Even our intelligence agencies have proved that Dawood Ibrahim is in the patronage of ISI.. Hence saying that no idea where Dawood is... Is absolutely a big mistake on behalf of the central government," Singh told PTI.
"It is also possible that ISI might have eliminated him, but the fact which cannot be denied is that he (Dawood) is, or was in Pakistan under the direct supervision of ISI," he further said.
"The subject has not been located so far. Extradition process with regard to Dawood Ibrahim would be initiated once the subject is located," Minister of State for Home, Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary said in a written reply.
Singh said that such a response would not only give Pakistan a chance to "backfire", but will also put a question mark over the list of "Most Wanted" which we have given to Pakistan with Dawood's name on top.
On a question, whether Centre was serious to bring Dawood back, Singh replied, "If this is the answer from the Ministry, then the government's commitment is questionable."
"However, I cannot tell you why government has given such a reply. But it has brought more embarrassment to itself (government)," he added.
On what should government do to bring him back, Singh said, "(I) don't recommend that government should attack Pakistan only to bring Dawood back, but mounting pressure at international platforms are the only option left for us, as we are equipped at par with the US on machinery and technology.
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