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The provided episode details the notorious life and criminal career of P. Kalimuthu, famously known as Bentong Kali, a feared Malaysian gangster active in the early 1990s. It describes his humble beginnings and swift descent into crime, joining Chinese triads before forming his own gang. The text highlights his reign of terror characterized by drug trafficking, extortion, and a shocking spree of at least 17 murders, committed with extreme brutality and often seemingly for pleasure. It further explains the intense police manhunt, "Ops Buncit," that ultimately led to his dramatic death in a shootout with authorities, bringing an end to his violent impact on Malaysian society. Finally, the text touches on his complex duality as both a ruthless killer and a perceived benefactor to some, situating his story within the broader socio-economic challenges of 1990s Malaysia.
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The provided episode details the notorious life and criminal career of P. Kalimuthu, famously known as Bentong Kali, a feared Malaysian gangster active in the early 1990s. It describes his humble beginnings and swift descent into crime, joining Chinese triads before forming his own gang. The text highlights his reign of terror characterized by drug trafficking, extortion, and a shocking spree of at least 17 murders, committed with extreme brutality and often seemingly for pleasure. It further explains the intense police manhunt, "Ops Buncit," that ultimately led to his dramatic death in a shootout with authorities, bringing an end to his violent impact on Malaysian society. Finally, the text touches on his complex duality as both a ruthless killer and a perceived benefactor to some, situating his story within the broader socio-economic challenges of 1990s Malaysia.
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