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As expected, Libbies are trying hard to turn underworld don Karim Lala into an influential Pathan. Those familiar with Bombay underworld in 70s and 80s should know better. Lala was head of a major Pathan gang with clear territory - a system in which dons demarcated Mumbai
Karim Lala operated from Muslim ghettos like Dongri, Nagpada, Bhendi Bazaar & Mohammad Ali Road. Lala had huge influence in Bollywood. The famous Pathan character played by Pran saheb in Zanjeer is loosely based on him. But he was far from that in real life
Lala was known for extortion, contract killing,narcotics, counterfeit currency, satta bazaars. A man like this was well-connected politically is no surprise to anyone. Ask any crime reporter covering Mumbai in '70s, '80s, dons like Lala, Vardarajan wielded more power than netas
It is laughable to hear some Congress spokespersons calling Lala a community social leader. He was a deal maker and that's why top Congress leaders courted him. You cannot wipe out history with lies
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