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The Thin Line: Reviewing "Mumbai Mafia: Police vs The Underworld"

: A controversial officer with a "kill count" in the hundreds, who remains unapologetic about his methods. 14565-BR1080p-SUBS-MUMBAIMAFIAPOLICEVSTHEUNDERW...

While the documentary captures the "cat-and-mouse" thrill of these confrontations, it also raises difficult questions about justice and extrajudicial killings. The Thin Line: Reviewing "Mumbai Mafia: Police vs

Netflix’s documentary is a gritty, 87-minute dive into the violent transformation of Mumbai (then Bombay) during the 1980s and '90s. Directed by Raaghav Dar and Francis Longhurst , the film chronicles the rise of the notorious D-Company , led by Dawood Ibrahim, and the equally ruthless "encounter specialists" of the Mumbai Police who were tasked with dismantling it by any means necessary. A City Under Siege Directed by Raaghav Dar and Francis Longhurst ,

: Over time, the same public that cheered these officers began to question their impunity. Several "encounter specialists" eventually faced prison for their actions, including Sharma himself. Why Watch It?

The documentary vividly portrays a period when organized crime didn't just operate in the shadows—it "owned the pie shop". Dawood Ibrahim's network, boasting thousands of foot soldiers, held sway over everything from shopkeepers to through protection rackets and extortion. The Rise of the "Encounter Specialist"

The 1991 raid in serves as a focal point, marking the moment these officers became media celebrities—frequently referred to as the "Dirty Harrys of Mumbai". The Blurred Moral Line