There have been many ups and downs in Mumbai’s underworld history. From the 1950s to the 1990s, the Mumbai underworld maintained its shadow of fear over the city. Names like Haji Mastan, Karim Lala, and Dawood Ibrahim were on the lips of the common people. But then something happened: the city remained peaceful for two decades.
Haji Mastan: Haji Mastan is considered to be the first big don of the Mumbai underworld. He came from Tamil Nadu and started his life as a simple laborer in Mumbai. Gradually, he tried his hand at smuggling and soon became the biggest smuggler in the city. Haji Mastan not only earned a name in the world of crime but also made his way into the film industry.
Karim Lala: His real name was Abdul Karim Sher Khan. He had come from Afghanistan and became the leader of the Pathan gang in Mumbai. Karim Lala built his empire on gambling dens, hawala business, and extortion. His influence was so great that many film celebrities were also afraid of him.
Dawood Ibrahim: Dawood Ibrahim stepped into the world of crime in the 1970s and soon became Mumbai’s most dreaded don. He named his gang as’ D Company’, which was involved in extortion, smuggling, and property business. Dawood also exerted his influence on Bollywood and had a hand in the financing of many films.
Two Decades of Peace and the Return of New Gangs
After the 1993 Mumbai bombings, the police began to clamp down on the underworld. As a result, Dawood Ibrahim fled to Dubai, and the activities of other gangs were reduced. Mumbai remained relatively peaceful for nearly two decades. But now the changing picture of Mumbai gangs is being seen.
The recent murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai has once again shaken the city. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the murder. The gang was originally active in North India but has now started expanding its footprint in Mumbai as well. Lawrence Bishnoi is lodged in jail, but he is operating his gang from there too. His henchmen, Goldy Brar and Rohit Godara have been operating the gang from countries like Canada and the US. These people escape from the clutches of the police by using modern technology.
The modus operandi of the new gangs is that today’s gangs work differently from the old dons. They use social media and encrypted messaging apps. Often minor boys are used for the crime, who can be easily lured. Apart from this, these gangs are also active internationally and operate their activities from abroad.
New challenges for Police and Administration
The changing picture of Mumbai gangs has created new challenges for the police and administration. With the use of technology, it has become difficult to catch these gangs. Moreover, it has also become difficult to monitor their activities due to the network spread interstate and international. Mumbai Police and central agencies are devising new strategies to deal with these new gangs. The cyber cell is being strengthened, and cooperation with international agencies is being increased. But this is a long battle in which law and order have to be constantly vigilant.
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New gangs have replaced the old Dons
Mumbai’s underworld has now entered a new phase. The old dons have been replaced by new gangs, who are using modern technology and global networks. It will be interesting to see what happens on the streets of Mumbai in the times to come and how law and order cope with these new challenges.
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