D. Sivanandhan

Retired Indian Police Service officer and former Mumbai Police Commissioner known for leading anti-mafia and counter-organised-crime operations; author of The Brahmastra Unleashed discussing strategies used to curb Mumbai's underworld.

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Nov 30, 2025 • 45min

In Focus-Weekend | Inside Mumbai’s battle against the underworld w/ D. Sivanandhan IPS (Retd.)

D. Sivanandhan, a retired IPS officer and former Mumbai Police Commissioner, dives into the gritty history of Mumbai’s underworld. He shares gripping stories from the gangster era, including the rise of notorious figures like Dawood Ibrahim. Sivanandhan discusses the critical legal tool MCOCA, which revolutionized police tactics, and sheds light on the challenges of policing organized crime. He even reveals the links between the mafia and terrorism, along with Bollywood's vulnerable ties to gangsters. His insights unveil a complex battle for control in the city.

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