Former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique, part of the Ajit Pawar faction, was tragically shot dead in Mumbai’s Bandra. The attack occurred on Saturday night, around 9:30 pm, near the office of his son, Zeeshan Siddique, who is the MLA from Bandra East.
According to sources, the assailants fired six shots, fatally wounding the 66-year-old leader. One of his aides was also injured during the shooting. Baba Siddique was immediately rushed to Lilavati Hospital, but sadly, he couldn’t survive the injuries. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.
This shocking attack took place during Dussehra, just months before the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections expected later this year.
Baba Siddique Shot Dead in Mumbai
Former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader, Baba Siddique, was tragically shot and killed by three men in Mumbai on Saturday evening. The 66-year-old politician suffered gunshot wounds to his stomach and chest. Despite being rushed to Lilavati Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.
Police have arrested two suspects, Karnail Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap, in connection with the attack. During interrogation, the pair claimed to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, according to police sources. They also revealed that they had been monitoring Siddique’s movements for the past month.
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Two Suspects Arrested in NCP Leader Baba Siddique’s Murder
Two suspects arrested for the murder of NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique have claimed ties to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, according to police sources. The investigation revealed that the suspects were paid in advance, and their weapons were delivered a few days prior to the attack.
The 66-year-old politician was attacked on Saturday night outside his son Zeeshan Siddiqui’s office in Bandra East, Mumbai. Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment.
The two arrested suspects, identified as 23-year-old Gurmail Baljit Singh from Haryana and 19-year-old Dharmaraj Rajesh Kashyap from Uttar Pradesh, told investigators they were part of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, a notorious group linked to other high-profile cases, including a firing incident involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan.
Police officials shared that the suspects had been surveying the area for 25-30 days in preparation for the crime. While two suspects are in custody, a third person directly involved in the shooting remains at large. Authorities believe the trio arrived at the crime scene in an auto-rickshaw and waited before carrying out the attack.
Investigators also suspect another individual provided inside information to the shooters, assisting in the murder plot.
Bishnoi Gang’s Shadow Looms Over Baba Siddique’s Murder
Baba Siddique, a well-known political figure in Mumbai, was close to Bollywood stars like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Sanjay Dutt. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang, infamous for targeting those connected to Salman Khan, has a history of issuing death threats over the blackbuck hunting case, as the Bishnoi community worships the animal.
Last year, the gang fired at Punjabi singer Gippy Grewal’s home in Canada after he collaborated with Salman Khan on an album. The gang even claimed on social media that Grewal considers Salman like a brother. In a separate incident, one of the shooters involved in an attack on Salman Khan’s house died under suspicious circumstances at a Mumbai police station, further angering the Bishnoi gang.
While Lawrence Bishnoi remains behind bars, the gang is now being run by three wanted criminals from the United States: Lawrence’s brother Anmol Bishnoi, who coordinated attacks, including the one on Salman’s house; Goldy Brar, who was involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala; and Rohit Godar, who took credit for the Salman Khan house shooting via social media.
Baba Siddique, who served three terms representing Bandra (West) and held key ministerial positions, recently joined the Ajit Pawar-led NCP. His funeral is scheduled for Sunday evening at Bada Kabarastan in Mumbai, with the NCP cancelling all events for the day to honor their fallen leader.
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Baba Siddique Shot Dead FAQs
Q.1. Who was Baba Siddique?
Ans. Baba Siddique was a former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader, known for representing the Bandra (West) constituency and serving in various key government roles.
Q.2. What happened to Baba Siddique?
Ans. Baba Siddique was shot dead outside his son’s office in Bandra, Mumbai, on Saturday evening. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Q.3. Who is responsible for Baba Siddique’s murder?
Ans. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder. They claim to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which has been involved in several high-profile cases.
Q.4. What is the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s connection to Bollywood?
Ans. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has previously threatened Salman Khan and was involved in an attack on his house. The gang also targeted other individuals close to the actor.
Q.5. When and where will Baba Siddique’s funeral take place?
Ans. Baba Siddique’s funeral is scheduled for Sunday evening at Bada Kabarastan in Mumbai’s Marine Lines.
