| He was born in the Kalupur area of Ahmedabad to a poor Muslim family. |
| He faced challenges in finishing his schooling and experienced a difficult upbringing. |
| Starting out by selling tobacco at his father’s shop, he often argued with his father over money. |
| In his twenties, he decided to pave his own path. |
| He entered the world of illicit activities through a bootlegger named Allah Rakha, who operated a gambling den. |
| Transitioning from his association with Allah Rakha, he became a bootlegger himself. |
| Through his bootlegging activities, he established connections with policemen, criminals, smugglers, and politicians to expand his illegal business. |
| He gradually ventured into other criminal activities including kidnapping, extortion, and even murder, forming connections in Pakistan as well. |
| In 1985, he allied with Alamzeb to confront Pappu Khan, later eliminating Alamzeb to solidify his position as the top figure in the Gujarat Underworld. |
| During the 1980s, he had a rivalry with Dawood Ibrahim which eventually turned into friendship. |
| Reports indicate that Latif’s gang comprised only Muslim members. |
| While incarcerated, he won five seats in the Ahmedabad Municipal elections. |
| In November 1997, he was killed in a police encounter as he purportedly attempted to flee. |
| Throughout his lifetime, he was involved in a total of 97 criminal cases. |
| In 2016, a film titled Raees, based on Latif’s life, was produced by Rahul Dholakia, featuring Shahrukh Khan playing the role of Latif. |
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