Abdul Latif (Raees) (1951-1997) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Bootlegger, Mob Boss, Terrorist
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	24/10/1951
Age	46 years (died on 29, Nov, 1997)
Birthplace	Kalupur, Ahmedabad, India
Date of Death	29/11/1997

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Bio/Wiki

Abdul Latif (also known as Abdul Latif Shaikh) was a notorious Indian underworld don, bootlegger, and terrorist from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He rose to power in the 1980s by controlling the illicit liquor trade in Gujarat and became known as the 'King of Gujarat'. He was involved in numerous criminal activities including murder, kidnapping, extortion, and smuggling, and was linked to the 1993 Mumbai bombings for supplying RDX.

Physical Stats & More

Height	170 cm
Weight	64 kg
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Incomplete schooling; struggled to complete his education due to financial constraints and lack of proper upbringing.

Personal Life

Place of Birth	Kalupur, Ahmedabad, India
Place of Death	Naroda Patiya, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Death Cause	Encounter killing
Zodiac sign/Sun sign	Scorpio

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Not Known
Wife	Not Known
Children	Shaikh Arif Abdul Latif Mushtaq Sheikh

Family

Father	Abdul Wahab Sheikh
Siblings	6
Children	Sons: Shaikh Arif Abdul Latif, Mushtaq Sheikh

Career

Started as a tobacco seller at his father's shop in Kalupur, Ahmedabad.
In his twenties, began illicit activities by working for bootlegger Allah Rakha.
Left Allah Rakha to become an independent bootlegger, controlling the illicit liquor trade in Gujarat.
Expanded criminal network to include kidnappings, extortions, murders, and smuggling, with connections to Pakistan.
Teamed up with Alamzeb (Mumbai's Pathan Gang) in 1985 to confront rival Pappu Khan.
After eliminating Alamzeb, established himself as the kingpin of the Gujarat Underworld.
Developed a rivalry with Dawood Ibrahim in the 1980s, later becoming his associate.
Secured five seats in the Ahmedabad Municipal elections while incarcerated.
Arrested in Delhi in 1995 and detained in Sabarmati Jail.
Involved in 97 criminal cases throughout his life, wanted for over 100 cases including murder, contract killing, extortion, rioting, kidnappings, smuggling, and bootlegging.
His gang faced 243 cases, including 64 murders and 14 kidnappings.
Linked to the 1993 Mumbai blasts case for supplying RDX.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Abdul Latif's smoking habits are unknown.
2. Abdul Latif does consume alcohol.
3. He was born in the Kalupur area of Ahmedabad to a poor Muslim family.
4. Struggling to complete his schooling, Latif did not receive a proper upbringing.
5. Initially selling tobacco at his father's shop, he often quarreled with his father for more money.
6. In his twenties, Latif decided to create his own source of income.
7. He began his illicit activities by working for a bootlegger named Allah Rakha.
8. Eventually, Latif left Allah Rakha and became a bootlegger himself.
9. To expand his illegal business, he formed connections with various individuals, including policemen, criminals, smugglers, and politicians.
10. Over time, Latif transitioned into other criminal activities such as kidnappings, extortions, and even murders, expanding his network to Pakistan as well.
11. In 1985, he teamed up with Alamzeb, a member of Mumbai's Pathan Gang, to confront his rival Pappu Khan.
12. After eliminating Alamzeb, Latif established himself as the kingpin of the Gujarat Underworld.
13. During the 1980s, he developed a rivalry with Dawood Ibrahim before eventually becoming friends.
14. Reports suggest that Abdul Latif's gang comprised solely of Muslim members.
15. He gained a positive reputation within Ahmedabad's poor Muslim community for his charitable acts and recruitment of unemployed Muslim youths.
16. While incarcerated, Latif managed to secure five seats in the Ahmedabad Municipal elections.
17. In 1995, he was arrested in Delhi and detained in Sabarmati Jail.
18. Throughout his life, Latif was involved in 97 criminal cases.
19. In 2016, a film called "Raees," based on Abdul Latif's life, was released, with Shahrukh Khan portraying his character.
20. He was an associate of Dawood Ibrahim.
21. Latif was wanted for over 100 cases of murder, contract killing, extortion, rioting, kidnappings, smuggling, and bootlegging.
22. There were 243 cases against his gang, including 64 murders and 14 kidnappings.
23. He was also wanted in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case for supplying RDX.
24. The 2017 Bollywood film Raees is said to be based on Latif's life. In April 2016, Latif's son filed a lawsuit for defamation against the makers of the film, saying the film misrepresented his father.
25. Over time, Latif transitioned into other criminal activities such as kidnappings, extortions, and murders, expanding his network to Pakistan as well.
26. He consumed alcohol.
27. Born in Kalupur, Ahmedabad, to a poor Muslim family.
28. Struggled to complete schooling and lacked proper upbringing.
29. Initially sold tobacco at his father's shop, often quarreling with his father for more money.
30. In his twenties, decided to create his own source of income.
31. Began illicit activities by working for bootlegger Allah Rakha.
32. Eventually left Allah Rakha to become a bootlegger himself.
33. Formed connections with policemen, criminals, smugglers, and politicians to expand his illegal business.
34. Transitioned into kidnappings, extortions, and murders, expanding his network to Pakistan.
35. Teamed up with Alamzeb (Mumbai's Pathan Gang) in 1985 to confront rival Pappu Khan.
36. After eliminating Alamzeb, established himself as the kingpin of the Gujarat Underworld.
37. Developed a rivalry with Dawood Ibrahim in the 1980s before becoming friends.
38. Reports suggest his gang comprised solely of Muslim members.
39. Gained a positive reputation in Ahmedabad's poor Muslim community for charitable acts and recruiting unemployed Muslim youths.
40. Secured five seats in the Ahmedabad Municipal elections while incarcerated.
41. Arrested in Delhi in 1995 and detained in Sabarmati Jail.
42. Involved in 97 criminal cases throughout his life.
43. His gang faced 243 cases, including 64 murders and 14 kidnappings.
44. Shot dead by police in an alleged encounter in Naroda Patiya, Ahmedabad, on 29 November 1997 while attempting to escape from police custody.

Abdul Latif (Raees) Bootlegger, Mob Boss, Terrorist Indian Kalupur, Ahmedabad, India