Byculla to Bangkok by S. Hussain Zaidi

Description

“Byculla to Bangkok” by S. Hussain Zaidi is a non-fiction book based on the criminal underworld in India revolving around the rise of organized crimes and operations of notorious gangs in the underworld. Here is a brief summary:

Title and Author: Byculla to Bangkok by S. Hussain Zaidi.

Genre/Category: Non-Fiction, True Crime, Investigative Journalism.

Summary of the Plot: The book covers the ascendancy of Mumbai underworld, traces the journey of the key figures and gangs of Byculla, one of the major areas in Mumbai, and the climax at Bangkok, where some of the criminals from India have flocked. It narrates in-depth account life stories of notorious gangsters, their criminal operations, socio-political factors which have contributed to the growth of organized crime in India. Zaidi’s investigation tells how they work, their hold on politics and business, and influence on society.

Major themes
Organised crime pervades every aspect of the narration. Corruption issues intimately bound the criminal networks with seemingly legitimate businesses and politics. This is a book attempting to give a holistic and unflinching report about the underworld of crime. It’s an eye opener about the gangs’ operation and further aftermaths.

The style is investigative, analytical, but importantly, it is a tone of factual reporting and rich storytelling. Zaidi’s style is absolutely immersive with well-researched information and personal accounts that transport you to the gritty and rather unsafe world of organized crime.

The book targets the real-crime and investigative journalism reader, along with people interested in learning about the way an organized crime network works. It also caters to the academic needs of those from the departments of criminal justice and sociology and those interested in Indian history.

The book chosen for discussion is Byculla to Bangkok, which is very rich in research and broad narrative. Through this book, it can be dealt with accurately by analyzing the criminal underworld and how it affects Indian society.