{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Gunfire Rocks Indian Restaurant in Portugal as Gang Invokes Dawood Ibrahim's Name in Death Threat",
  "summary": "An Indian-origin restaurant in Portugal's Marcés area was sprayed with bullets in broad daylight, after which gangster Rahul RK Meena claimed the attack in a viral video and threatened the owner directly, invoking Dawood Ibrahim's name.",
  "content": "A daylight gun attack on an Indian-origin restaurant in Portugal has set off alarm bells among security agencies, after the attackers followed up the shooting with a chilling social media threat invoking underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's name. Within minutes of the shooting, a live video and a post claiming credit for the attack surfaced online, warning that the restaurant's owner himself would be the next target.\n\nGunfire in the Marcés neighbourhood\nThe attack took place in the Marcés area, located between Portugal's capital Lisbon and the town of Sintra. The restaurant, called Dilbag Doner Kabab, is run by an Indian-origin man identified as Pamma. Without warning, an attacker walked up to the restaurant and opened fire, unleashing round after round in front of stunned onlookers. The sudden burst of gunfire sent panic through the neighbourhood, with passersby and shopkeepers scrambling for cover as chaos briefly gripped the area. The shooter fled the scene almost immediately after the firing stopped, leaving behind a wave of fear.\n\nRahul RK Meena gang claims the attack\nSoon after the shooting, a video of the live firing along with a post went viral on social media, in which gangster Rahul RK Meena openly claimed responsibility for the attack. The post declared that this time only the restaurant had been fired upon, but the next round would be aimed directly at the owner. The brazen nature of the claim made clear that the shooting was tied to a turf war or an extortion attempt, one the gang was not shy about owning publicly. The tone of the message suggested the attackers have little fear of the law and are using social media itself as a weapon of intimidation.\n\nDawood Ibrahim's name used to spread fear\nTo amplify the sense of terror, the gangster's post also invoked the name of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. In an aggressive tone, the message warned that if the gang ever set its sights on someone, not even Dawood Ibrahim would be able to save them. The same viral post also referenced several other names, including the Aman Sahu gang, the Sunil Meena gang and the Trishul gang, suggesting that more than one criminal outfit may be jockeying for dominance in this rivalry, and that the turf war may run deeper than a single attack.\n\nIndian gang rivalry spills into Europe\nThe emergence of notorious names like Aman Sahu and Rahul Meena in connection with an attack on foreign soil has put security and intelligence agencies on alert. There is growing concern that criminal syndicates active in India are now attempting to extort Indian-origin businessmen settled in Europe, effectively exporting their domestic turf wars overseas. What was once seen as a rivalry confined largely within India appears to be extending its reach into European cities, raising fresh questions about how such networks operate across borders. So far, local police in Portugal have issued no official statement regarding the attack or the viral video claiming responsibility.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThe incident didn't happen in India, but the sharpest risk now falls on Indian-origin shopkeepers and businesspeople living abroad.\n\n• Indian-origin business owners overseas: Restaurant and shop owners of Indian origin in Europe now face a real risk of extortion demands and direct threats. Anyone receiving a suspicious threat or ransom demand should report it to local police immediately rather than staying silent.\n• Vigilance on social media: The gang used a live video and a public post to issue its threat, meaning such intimidation can now surface openly online. Any such video or post should be taken seriously, screenshotted and reported so investigators have evidence to work with.\n• Greater scrutiny from agencies: Indian and European security agencies are now compelled to track cross-border gang rivalries more closely. Expect fresh safety advisories or coordination between Indian and Portuguese authorities aimed at diaspora businesses.\n• Risk to bystanders: Open firing at a crowded restaurant also endangers ordinary passersby, not just the intended target. People living, working or travelling in areas linked to such incidents should stay extra alert to their surroundings.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Where did the attack take place?\nIn the Marcés area of Portugal, located between Lisbon and Sintra.\n\n2. Who owns the restaurant?\nAn Indian-origin man named Pamma, whose restaurant is called Dilbag Doner Kabab.\n\n3. Who claimed responsibility for the attack?\nGangster Rahul RK Meena claimed responsibility through a social media post.\n\n4. Whose name was invoked in the threat?\nUnderworld don Dawood Ibrahim's name was invoked, warning that even he could not save the target.\n\n5. Which other gangs were named?\nThe Aman Sahu gang, Sunil Meena gang and Trishul gang were also referenced in the viral post.\n\n6. Was anyone injured in the attack?\nNo information about casualties has been reported.\n\n7. Has the police issued any statement?\nNo official statement has come from local Portuguese police so far.\n\n8. Who did the gang threaten to target next?\nThe gang said the restaurant owner himself would be the next direct target.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/crime/portugal-men-goliyon-se-gunja-bharatiya-restaran-malika-ko-dawood-ke-nama-para-dhamaki-28635",
  "category": "Crime",
  "publishedAt": "2026-09-06",
  "tags": [
    "Portugal shooting",
    "Dawood Ibrahim threat",
    "Rahul Meena gang",
    "Indian restaurant attack",
    "Aman Sahu gang",
    "Europe gang war"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}