| Abdul Latif's smoking habits are unknown. |
| Abdul Latif does consume alcohol. |
| He was born in the Kalupur area of Ahmedabad to a poor Muslim family. |
| Struggling to complete his schooling, Latif did not receive a proper upbringing. |
| Initially selling tobacco at his father's shop, he often quarreled with his father for more money. |
| In his twenties, Latif decided to create his own source of income. |
| He began his illicit activities by working for a bootlegger named Allah Rakha. |
| Eventually, Latif left Allah Rakha and became a bootlegger himself. |
| To expand his illegal business, he formed connections with various individuals, including policemen, criminals, smugglers, and politicians. |
| Over time, Latif transitioned into other criminal activities such as kidnappings, extortions, and even murders, expanding his network to Pakistan as well. |
| In 1985, he teamed up with Alamzeb, a member of Mumbai's Pathan Gang, to confront his rival Pappu Khan. |
| After eliminating Alamzeb, Latif established himself as the kingpin of the Gujarat Underworld. |
| During the 1980s, he developed a rivalry with Dawood Ibrahim before eventually becoming friends. |
| Reports suggest that Abdul Latif's gang comprised solely of Muslim members. |
| He gained a positive reputation within Ahmedabad's poor Muslim community for his charitable acts and recruitment of unemployed Muslim youths. |
| While incarcerated, Latif managed to secure five seats in the Ahmedabad Municipal elections. |
| In 1995, he was arrested in Delhi and detained in Sabarmati Jail. |
| Throughout his life, Latif was involved in 97 criminal cases. |
| In 2016, a film called "Raees," based on Abdul Latif's life, was released, with Shahrukh Khan portraying his character. |
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