Mumbai Court Denies Bail to Three Accused in Chhota Shakeel's Kidnapping and Extortion Case

Mumbai, March 24: A special MCOCA court has refused bail to three accused allegedly linked to Chhota Shakeel, booked for the kidnapping and extortion of alleged drug dealer Sajjid Electricwala last year.

The prosecution case states that on June 12, 2025, Electricwala and estate agent Shabir Mubarak Siddiqui were kidnapped and taken to a bungalow in Neral. They were confined and tied; Electricwala was allegedly assaulted and humiliated. While Siddiqui managed to escape and alert the police, Electricwala was moved across several locations including Badlapur, Nashik, Karjat, Lonavala, and eventually to Banda, Uttar Pradesh, where he was rescued in July 2025.

According to the prosecution, Electricwala was given ₹50 lakh by Anwar Shaikh, the brother of Chhota Shakeel, to manufacture MD drugs but failed to deliver. This alleged drug deal gone wrong is believed to be the motive behind the kidnapping and extortion.

The three accused – Yunus Thayvallapil, Tausif Jendi, and Nirav Solanki – who were part of the conspiracy had approached the court for bail. The prosecution claimed that they were all present at the place where Electricwala was confined and tortured.

Refusing bail, the court observed that digital and physical evidence supported the prosecution’s case. It noted that the allegations against the accused are of a very serious nature, involving a deep-rooted conspiracy and organised crime, leaving no scope to disbelieve the involvement of the applicants in the offence.

The court's decision underscores the gravity of the charges and the ongoing efforts to combat organised crime in the region. This case highlights the complex nature of criminal activities and the importance of strong legal action to ensure justice for the victims.