Women's Roles In Mumbai's Criminal Underworld Shaped By Tiger Shroff Case
· India · Indian Express, Zee News
Two women were arrested for allegedly transporting weapons from Amritsar to Mumbai in connection with the Tiger Shroff shooting on October 18, spotlighting the often-overlooked role of women in the city's underworld. Historically, figures like Jenabai Daruwali built reputations as underworld intermediaries after entering the black market post-Partition, while Mahalaxmi Pappamani transitioned from assisting her husband to running operations in Sion Koliwada. Haseena Parkar, sister of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, faced allegations of property dealings and extortion linked to the Goawala Compound in Kurla. Police investigations into what Radha and Babita knew recall a longer history of women managing gang operations, moving weapons, money, and information across Mumbai's criminal networks. These accounts suggest women's involvement in the underworld extends beyond traditional margins into active network-building and operational roles.
Why it matters
The case brings renewed scrutiny on the structural role women play in facilitating Mumbai's criminal logistics, shifting focus from traditional male-dominated narratives to include female couriers, mediators, and network operatives.
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