New Delhi:

According to sources, hours before 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon’s hanging on July 30, Mushtaq 'Tiger' Memon one of the most wanted terrorist rang up the Memon family.

Memon, called up and spoke about taking revenge for his brother’s death. He called on the landline number of the family just one-and-half hours before his younger brother Yakub was to be hanged.

The phone call was intercepted by Mumbai police and central agencies. They have also confirmed the phone call.

Concerns have also been raised about the prospect of retaliatory terror attacks as he promised he would avenge Yakub's death in future.

Meanwhile, Justice Deepak Misra who rejected Yakub's plea leading to his gallows has received a death threat. Delhi Police has registered a case and initiated a probe at the residence of Justice Misra. The letter threatens Justice Misra and says he will be targeted even if security is increased.

According to investigating agencies, Tiger Memon got Yakub involved in planning and plotting the serial blasts that killed at least 257 people and injured about 700 on March 12, 1993.

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