A gangland killing is murder carried out by organised criminals and Mumbai was witness to a spate of them, particularly in the 1990s. In the 1980s and 1990s, the nexus between the rich, the powerful and the underworld was intricate and bloodthirsty. These are the men who made Mumbai tremble back in the days when the underworld was on top. The incident was a gruesome reminder of the connections between the political establishment and the Mumbai underworld. Pathan plotted the murder and the ensuing police investigation pointed to dubious land deals in south and central Mumbai.

Source: Hindustan Times May 09, 2018 11:26 UTC