Arun Gawli

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1. When was Arun Gawli born?July 17, 1955
2. Where was Arun Gawli born?Mumbai, India
3. What is the operational base?Dagdi Chawl, Mumbai
4. What is the key rivalry?Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company during the late 1980s and 1990s
5. Who is Arun Gawli?Arun Gawli is a man from Mumbai who became a gang leader and later a politician. He was born on July 17, 1955.
6. How did Arun Gawli start his life in Mumbai?In the 1970s, he and his brother joined a group called the Byculla Company, working in neighborhoods like Byculla, Parel, and Saat Rasta.

Underworld Don: A powerful and influential leader within organized criminal networks.
Criminal Syndicate: A large and organized group of criminals involved in various illegal activities.
Political Arena: The sphere of public life concerned with government, elections, and policy-making.
Power Struggle: A conflict between individuals or groups for control and dominance.