Jaat was booked by Rajgadh police in Panchmahal district for drug trafficking. He was wanted in the case and later arrested by Madhya Pradesh police in connection with a murder.

The villagers believe that Nizam Nawab used to come from Karimnagar on a horse every day to fetch water from Doodhbowli Well.

During his travel in the Gulf countries, Shiri had an Indian and a Tulu Nadu flag attached to his bike which is a testament to his love for the country and Mangaluru.