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Choudhrie is thought to have a long-term interest in the defence trade and has been described as "one of India’s key arms dealers". He was allegedly blacklisted by the Indian government due to being suspected of "corrupt or irregular practice", following several investigations into his companies. In
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Choudhrie suffered from the same genetic heart condition that led to the early death of his brother Rajiv in 1998. Following years of ill health, in 1999 Choudhrie's heart also failed and he underwent an emergency
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hospitals in 2013. It supports the Amar Jyoti Trust in India providing educational, sporting and cultural activities for disabled and able bodied children.
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492:"Sudhir Choudhrie: High flying arms dealer may finally be grounded"
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