My father had good relations with Congress leaders and Bal Thackeray, says don Haji Mastan's son Sundar Shekhar

Haji Mastan Mirza (centre) in police custody on Sept. 18, 1974. He was arrested on smuggling charges by Bangalore police. Credit: DH Archives

Haji Mastan's son Sundar Shekhar admits to a TV news channel that his father did have 'good relations' with the Congress.

"My father had good relation with Congress leaders", says Sundar Shekhar to Times Now.

He also told the news channel, "My father was good friends with top leaders including Bal Thackeray."

More details awaited...

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