Updated On: 04 September, 2025 01:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
After spending over 17 years in jail, gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli walked out of Nagpur Central Jail on September 3, 2025, following Supreme Court bail in a 2007 murder case. The 76-year-old ex-MLA received a grand welcome at Dagdi Chawl as supporters showered flowers and celebrated his return.

Arun Gawli. Image/File Pic
After spending more than 17 years in jail, Mumbai’s famous gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli finally walked out of the Nagpur jail on September 3, 2025. After the Supreme Court of India granted him bail in the 2007 murder case.
After walking out of the Nagpur Central Jail and taking a flight from there, gangster Arun Gawli reached his residence in the infamous Dagdi Chawl. After reaching his residence, he received a grand welcome by his family members and supporters at around 9:00 pm on Wednesday.
The 76-year-old former MLA`s supporters showered flowers and sprinkled `gulal` (vermillion powder) to welcome him and distributed sweets in the area.