Phoolan Devi, widely known as the "Bandit Queen," gained notoriety for her involvement in various criminal activities, including banditry, kidnapping, and murder. She later transitioned into politics, advocating for the rights of marginalized communities. Unfortunately, she was assassinated in 2001.
Santokben Jadeja rose to prominence in the underworld of Gujarat and was involved in bootlegging, extortion, and contract killings. Active during the 1980s and 1990s, she exerted considerable influence in the bootlegging trade.
Muthulakshmi, the wife of the notorious forest brigand Veerappan, had ties to criminal activities. Although she did not directly participate, her association with Veerappan led to legal consequences.
Sonu Punjaban, also known as Geeta Arora, is a prominent female gangster involved in criminal activities such as human trafficking and prostitution. She operated primarily in the Delhi-NCR region and gained notoriety for her involvement in organized crime. Punjaban faced legal consequences for her actions.
Kanwar Thakur, also known as the "Lady Don," made a name for herself in Uttar Pradesh's criminal underworld. Her activities encompassed contract killings, extortion, and other illicit ventures during the 1990s.
Vimla Rani, operating primarily in Delhi and neighboring states, engaged in criminal pursuits such as robbery, kidnapping, and extortion throughout the 1980s.
Neeta Naik, also referred to as Rekha Sondhi, made headlines for her involvement in a series of murders, robberies, and kidnappings during the 1980s and 1990s. She conducted her criminal operations in Delhi and Haryana.
Seema Parihar is a notable female gangster known for her involvement in criminal activities. She gained attention for her participation in gang wars, kidnappings, and extortion in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Parihar's criminal activities were prominent during the 1990s and early 2000s, making her a significant figure in the criminal underworld.
Renuka Shinde was involved in a high-profile case, the kidnapping and murder of a 13-year-old boy in Mumbai. Her criminal activities were active in the early 2000s, leading to legal repercussions.