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Episode 2: The Path of Darkness
In the previous episode, we explored Anjana Bai’s descent into a life of crime. In this episode, we’ll dive deep into how a tumultuous marriage and betrayal fueled Anjana Bai’s descent into a life of crime, how her daughters, Renuka, and Seema Gavit, became infamous criminals under her ruthless guidance, ultimately leading to one of the most horrifying chapters in Indian crime history.
They say crime runs in the blood. But what happens when a family turns that blood into a legacy of horror?
A Childhood Stained by Crime
After Mohan’s abandonment, Anjana Bai, hardened by her experiences, took her daughters under her wing, not to protect them from a cruel world but to shape them into tools for her criminal pursuits. The elder daughter, Renuka, learned to steal in crowded places. She was quick, active, and bold, perfect for executing swift thefts in marketplaces and public gatherings. Meanwhile, Seema, the younger one, acted as bait crying or creating a distraction that made unsuspecting victims look away at the critical moment.
For a while, this life of petty theft and survival seemed to be enough. But then, the pattern repeated itself. But even in this life of thievery, personal lives moved forward. Renuka married and had a son, Ashish. Her dreams of a stable family life crumbled when her husband abandoned her, repeating the betrayal her mother had endured.
In 1983, Renuka met Kiran Shinde, a man who soon became her husband and her partner in crime. Unlike Mohan, Kiran was not just a passive observer. He became an active participant, sharing Renuka’s passion for deception and theft. Their relationship, rooted in crime, created a bond stronger than traditional marriage vows.
The Rise of a Sinister Plan
For Anjana Bai, crime was never just about survival; it was about revenge. Every night, she replayed the image of Mohan’s betrayal, a festering wound that demanded retribution.
But revenge is rarely simple.
Anjana Bai didn’t know how she would get back at Mohan until Renuka had an encounter that would forever change their plan of action.
One day, after narrowly escaping a furious crowd at a temple, Renuka came running home with a story that would become the base of their new scheme. She explained how she had been caught stealing but was let go because she had Ashish with her. The angry mob, seeing a woman with a baby, showed her pity and allowed her to leave unharmed.
This revelation was like a spark igniting a dark fire.
Anjana Bai, Renuka, and Seema realized they had stumbled upon a powerful weapon: innocence. From that moment forward, they began kidnapping children all under the age of five to use as shields and distractions during their thefts. These children became their protection, their keys to sympathy, and their escape routes. If caught red-handed, the women could clutch a child and feign desperation, playing the role of struggling mothers trying to survive.
But the horror did not end there.
A Family of Crime
Kiran Shinde became their driver, always waiting with a bike or a getaway vehicle, ready to whisk them away before suspicion could settle on them. The trio Renuka, Seema, and their mother became a well-oiled machine, each one perfectly synchronized in their roles.
The crimes grew bolder, and the stakes got higher. What began as kidnapping children to act as decoys soon evolved into something far more sinister. The trio, emboldened by their success, would eventually turn their sights on Mohan’s new family. Anjana Bai, consumed with vengeance, planned to abduct Mohan’s daughter and wife as a twisted form of retribution for the abandonment she had suffered years before.
A Legacy of Horror
The rise of the Gavit sisters and their journey into crime is a chilling story of the destructive power of revenge and greediness. From petty thieves to cold-blooded criminals, their story is a dark chapter in India’s crime history.
As we move forward, we’ll explore how their criminal empire grew and the horrifying fate of the innocent lives they trapped. Stay tuned for episode 3, where we’ll dive deeper into the full extent of their evil deeds and the tragic consequences of their actions. Till then keep reading Dip Dives
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