Transcript of conversation by Romesh Sharma, Balu and Abu Salem

Tough one: Abu Salem spoke to R. Balasubramaniam (Balu) on Rajan Banthia's behalfIt was a case of two disputing people turning to the same person for help.The Delhi Police's interception of Romesh Sharma's mobile phone - 9811197600 - established his contacts with Dawood Ibrahim The third person apparently drawn into the net was R. Balasubramaniam (Balu) of Reliance Industries Ltd.It started with the former BSE Vice-President Rajan Banthia reportedly seeking Dawood henchman Abu Salem's help in recovering Rs 46 crore allegedly owed to him by Reliance Capital.Salem, who is always available for a price, called and threatened Reliance Capital's Director Anand Jain who then turned to Sharma and Balu for help. The duo contacted Salem for a settlement. Balu was not available for comment. Translated excerpts from a transcript obtained exclusively by India Today:.preferred-source-banner{ margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;}Salem:Somebody will come on Banthia's behalf with the papers. Ask Baluji to meet him in Bombay.Sharma:If you help out, one or two more jobs will be done.Salem:First do this. Let Balu meet them. Tell him to go to Bombay.Sharma:No, no, he is here only.Salem:Is he sitting with you?Sharma:No, but he will be here soon.Salem:I also want an American visa for somebody.Sharma:Send him to me. It'll be done.Salem:No, get it done without a meeting.Sharma:That is not possible.Salem:Ask Balu to go through the documents.Salem calls again saying one Shrikant will be meeting them on Banthia's behalf. Wants Balu to go through the papers. He calls again, twice.Salem:Has he come?Sharma:Yes, he is sitting here.Salem:Can I speak to him?Balu comes on the line.Salem:Haan janab, how are you?Balu:I am fine.Salem:What is happening to that job?Balu:Our friend (Sharma) said we have to help you.Salem:Yes, yes.Balu:I have seen the papers but there is no proof.Salem:Why would they claim, if there was no proof?Shady ties: Balu and Romesh sharma were known to Abu SalemBalu:There is a signature and a rubber stamp on every page of Reliance Capital. He is claiming Rs36 crore. What happened to the remaining Rs 10-11 crore? There should be a cheque. He has not brought it. There was no talk of No. 2 with him I can assure you that all Reliance Capital papers are signed on every page. I suggest he make a case through his lawyer and give it to us.Salem:Yes, tell him to get his lawyer to draft a case and send me the papers.Balu:Okay.Published By: AtMigration Published On: Dec 7, 1998--- ENDS ---

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Transcript of conversation by Romesh Sharma, Balu and Abu Salem

Delhi Police's interception of Romesh Sharma's mobile phone, established his contacts with Dawood Ibrahim. The third person apparently drawn into net was R. Balasubramaniam (Balu) of Reliance.

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