Jayendra Thakur
Jayendra Thakur | |
|---|---|
जयेन्द्र ठाकुर | |
| Born | Jayendra Vishnu Thakur 1953 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Occupation(s) | Politics, criminal activities |
| Known for | Political killing, extorsion |
| Notable work | Murder of Suresh Dube and Nizam Ansari |
| Political party | Indian National Congress Bharatiya Janata Party |
Jayendra Vishnu Thakur (Marathi: जयेन्द्र ठाकुर or भाई ठाकुर) most commonly known as Bhai Thakur is a don who was in jail for many years from Vasai-Virar, Mumbai.[1][2]
Personal life
He is elder brother of politician and chairman of regional political party Bahujan Vikas Aaghadi (BVA), Hitendra Thakur. His nephew Kshitij Thakur is MLA from Nalasopara.[3]
Career
His men are scattered in every village in the Vasai-Virar belt. He lost an eye in attack by a rival Virar gang. He has used by all political parties for polls. In 1990 successfully fielded brother Hitendra Thakur in Vidhan Sabha elections. He sought the help of the builder lobby to contact the then chief minister, Sharad Pawar and also sometimes from Indian National Congress and BJP. It is also said that Petroleum Minister Ram Naik took his help in the last two Lok Sabha polls through his brother Hitendra.[4]
Crimes and conviction
He was accused in the Suresh Dube and Nizam Ansari murder case in 1989.[5][6][7]
The list of cases against Jayendra alia is long - extortion, criminal intimidation, attempt to murder, murder and land grab.
He had been once part of the Dawood Ibrahim gang and was in jail for many years when he was booked under TADA. Like Pappu Kalani, he too was put behind bars after Sudhakarrao Naik took over as Chief Minister.[8][9]
References
- ^ "Bhai Thakur on Tehlka". Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ "New case against Bhai Thakur". Mumbai Mirror. Mumbai, India. 3 May 2007.
- ^ "Vasai residents beat up MLA Hitendra Thakur". Hindustan Times. Mumbai. 11 August 2009.
- ^ "News". Tehelka. Archived from the original on 6 February 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ S.N. Dube vs N.B. Bhoir & Ors on 12 January 2000
- ^ "From school dropout to gangster". Hindustan Times. Mumbai, India. 18 January 2012. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014.
- ^ "Bhai Thakur gang claims responsibility". Financial Express. Mumbai, India. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014.
- ^ Dionne Bunsha (17 December 2004). "The States: Dons in a new role". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 March 2007.
- ^ "Mumbai gangsters: Made in Dubai". Mid Day. Mumbai, India. 27 June 2001.
