Chapter 299 Gang War
The English word for gangster is “Mafia”, which originated from Sicily and originally meant “bragging”.
If you ask the reserved men who commit serious crimes to make a living, every one of them will tell you that it all comes down to that ego, that pride, that draws most people to the gangster life.
Kamal, who runs a call-call service for the Daud gang, once said that gangs sometimes fight among themselves just to get a name in the newspapers, so that ordinary people will always be wary of gangs.
"Warehouses store goods, and gangs store people's panic."
Those little people and untouchables from the bottom of society held a gun in their hands for the first time and saw fear in the eyes of others for the first time. The madness that broke out from the bottom of their hearts was difficult to suppress.
However, in South Mumbai, which was designed, steered and governed by Khad Khan, few people died on the streets, and gangs were reluctant to use guns in public.
He's been dead for months, but his rules still govern the day-to-day operations of the gang union he founded.
Khad Khan hated Bai Fen and would not allow anyone to do this kind of business in the territory he controlled, except for hopeless street drug addicts.
He also disliked call girls. In his Arab hometown, women only showed their eyes when they went out. Red light districts would undoubtedly corrupt men and harm women.
His sphere of influence was concentrated in the southern part of Mumbai Island, where he controlled all the streets, parks and buildings.
In this underground kingdom, men and women involved in the business of selling money or pornographic books and publications could be punished at any time if they did not act low-key and avoid being seen.
Not to mention those who sell Baifen, who will be severely beaten at the very least, and lose several fingers at the worst.
This remains the case under the new federation chaired by Johnny.
Most people are convinced and support him, believing that those principles are worth following.
In the areas they control, hooligan and gang member are not insults.
Locals know that the gang is more effective than the police in keeping drugs and sex trafficking out of their area.
After all, the police are easily tempted by bribes. In fact, Johnny's gang also bribes the police, but their purpose of bribery is very unique.
For example, the police who have just accepted bribes from brothels and drug dealers are asked to turn a blind eye so that they can catch the disobedient dealers and pimps and slam them against the wall, or hit the hawkers' hands with a small hammer.
Older residents of South Mumbai's slums nod and greet each other, comparing the relative calm in their own areas with the chaos elsewhere.
Children look up at the young gang members with admiration, sometimes treating them like local heroes.
Restaurants, bars, and other businesses welcome Johnny's men, believing that their presence will keep things peaceful and that they are guardians of higher moral standards.
Similarly, the proportion of informants in Johnny's territory, the number of times people actively tip off the police, is lower and less than any other area in the vast and crowded Mumbai.
They are proud and principled in their actions, and they consider themselves to be upright and respectable people.
But there are still some complaints within the gang, and several union meetings have seen heated but inconclusive debates over the gang's future direction.
Other gangs in Mumbai were making a killing selling white fen, with many becoming newly minted millionaires.
They show off their imported cars, designer clothes and advanced electronic gadgets in the city's most prestigious and luxurious occasions.
More importantly, they used the steady flow of income from Baifen to hire new thugs, paying high prices for mercenaries who were both desperate and unscrupulous in fighting.
Gradually, after several gang wars, the gangs' territories continued to expand, some of the most ferocious members died, and many were injured.
The turmoil subsided slightly, and police officers from all over the city lit incense to thank the gods for their protection.
However, the matter was far from over, as news of Khad Khan's death began to spread throughout Mumbai.
Johnny and his team have been keeping a close eye on this matter for the past few months, striving to ensure a smooth transition of power within the gang before the news leaks.
Their goal was almost achieved, but they still underestimated the impact of Khad Khan's death.
First, the Rajan gang in East Mumbai began to frequently invade South Mumbai. Since Rajan left the Dawood gang, he has been eager to show his muscles.
They fought a bloody battle with the Daud gang in the north for a long time before the situation gradually subsided.
After learning of Khad Khan's death, they couldn't wait to reach out to South Mumbai, because this is the most prime area in the entire city and the money is extremely lucrative.
The state of Dawood in the north was cautious at first, but later, perhaps after confirming some news from the Baba sheep in the north, it has recently begun to flock to South Mumbai.
As they approached south, they ran into Rajan's gang and a fierce fight broke out again.
In short, the Mumbai gangs are now in a mess. He beats you, I beat him, and he beats him again. It is completely unclear.
In addition to these three major gangs, there are dozens of gangs of all sizes in Mumbai, so it is natural that those caught in the middle will not be at peace.
After everything got completely messed up, Johnny and the others felt less pressure.
Influenced by the recent gang war, divisions are beginning to arise within the Federation again.
If it is not possible to sell Baifen which makes a lot of profit, is there another kind of business that can be done?
That is imported pornographic videotapes that focus on close-ups of explicit parts. This is an emerging market and the demand is like a bottomless pit.
Recently, those gangs that dared to seize the Federation’s territory made a fortune from this business, and were able to obtain a batch of guns, greatly increasing their strength.
Some people in the union were jealous of the wealth accumulated by the gangs, annoyed by their ever-expanding territory, and worried about their growing power, so they encouraged Johnny to change his ways.
There was a young man named Sanjay who was the most radical. "You should go meet Chuha. He was just a small-time character, but now he's so arrogant."
"I've seen that bastard before," Johnny sighed. "When he came to seize a corner of our territory, I met with him to resolve the issue. Every time our people fought with theirs, they were beaten black and blue."
"They now have guns in their hands and their appetites are much bigger than before. They are even proposing a merger of the two federations," Sanjay said indignantly.
"That's the problem, that guy is too ambitious." Johnny frowned.
Chuha's gang leader was originally good friends with Khad Khan, but he recently suffered a stroke and has stopped caring about gang affairs.
Originally, their association did not engage in white powder and peach business, but after the ambitious Chu Ha took over the gang affairs, they became unrestrained.
Their strength is growing rapidly, and they have become a great threat to Johnny's alliance.
"Times have changed, Johnny, you can't cling to the old traditions." Sanjay advised, "You should go and see, Chuha made tens of millions with that damn thing called Red Sand.
Man, the Hidden Gentleman has an insatiable demand for that stuff. They need it so bad they'll have to ship it in by fucking train.
And that porn movie thing, man, the demand is crazy. I swear! That's a fucking lucrative business, yaar.
They make 500 copies of each movie and sell them for 500 rupees each, so they can make 2.5 lakh rupees from one movie!
If you could make that much money from killing people, India's population problem could be solved in a month! You have to change your mindset. Gangs can't survive without money.
Especially the Dawood gang, they are more aggressive and have too many guns. We have to change, otherwise there will be no place for us in South Mumbai."
"I don't like Chuha," Johnny said. "I don't trust him, and Baifen is not an option. That thing will ruin our reputation, and people here will no longer respect us."
"What about pornographic films? They're harmless, right? We don't steal or rob, and we satisfy the needs of Indian men, so they don't have to bother with women on the street."
Several leaders of the Federation looked at each other, and to be honest, they were a little tempted.
Rather than engaging in violence and being constantly watched by the police, pornographic videos are much safer.
The recent gang fighting has put a lot of pressure on them, and the armed forces on hand are obviously stretched thin.
"Don't forget who is leading the Dawood gang this time? Satish, their number one killer!" Sanjay warned.
This name is well-known in underground Mumbai, and his legendary experience is worthy of being the protagonist in a gangster movie.
Johnny and his alliance had a fierce battle with the other side and lost several people.
The fight between the two sides was so intense that the police on the streets were like frightened birds.
"Let me think about it." Johnny knew that many people in the gang were tempted.
The Dawood gang and the Rajan gang are encroaching on their territory, and it is difficult to maintain the current situation without money.
Of the businesses left behind by Khad Khan, only the passport, foreign exchange and gold businesses are still operating.
However, the payment cycle for foreign exchange and gold business is long, which is basically the same as the visa for foreign workers, and most of them have a settlement time of half a year or a year.
In recent months, the federation has relied on the local black market and the passport business to survive. As the gang war intensified, expenses soared.
Just as everyone was waiting for Johnny to make a decision, a younger brother suddenly came to report that there was a phone call for him.
Johnny got up to answer the phone. After just a few words, a smile appeared on his face.
"Who is it? Chuha?" asked Sanjay.
"No, it's a very important person. I think we should make a decision." Johnny felt inexplicably relieved.
"What do you mean?" Everyone looked at him.
"The videotape business is still viable. Someone will talk to the police for us. Yes, as long as we don't put it in the store, no one will care."
Everyone cheered. This was good news. Chu Ha and his gang were selling videotapes like thieves, afraid they would be busted by the police.
According to Johnny, the Federation can sell freely without any restrictions.
"Who has such great power?" Sanjay was curious.
"A friend, not a gangster, you understand?" Johnny pointed to the sky.
Everyone suddenly realized that there was only one person in Mumbai who could be called by such a nickname.
"Why would he help us?"
"Because we will help him too." Johnny looked puzzled. "Recently, we need to find out more about the whereabouts of the leaders of the Dawood and Rajan gangs. It will be useful."
After learning about the Mumbai gang war, Ron immediately called Johnny.
After chatting for a few minutes, he hung up the phone and prepared to go out.
He was going to see Thackeray and had to convince him to agree to something.
(End of this chapter)
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