Mon Oct 14 06:15:21 UTC 2024: ## Former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique Shot Dead in Mumbai, Suspected Gangster Involvement

**Mumbai, October 13, 2024:** Former Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot dead by three assailants in Mumbai’s Bandra area on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The incident occurred outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Neelamnagar.

Police have arrested two of the alleged shooters, Gurmail Baljit Singh (23) from Haryana, and a 19-year-old from Uttar Pradesh. The third accused, Shiv Kumar, is still at large.

Initial investigations suggest possible motives for the killing include business rivalry, contract killing, and threats related to a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project.

A significant development in the case is the suspected involvement of notorious criminal Lawrence Bishnoi. Mumbai Police have launched a hunt for a suspect believed to be hiding in Madhya Pradesh, potentially linked to Bishnoi’s gang.

Siddique’s funeral was held with full state honors on Sunday, attended by prominent NCP leaders including Ajit Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal, and Praful Patel.

The murder has sparked widespread condemnation, with politicians from across the spectrum expressing shock and demanding swift action from the authorities.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ordered a thorough investigation into the incident, assuring that those involved will be brought to justice.

The killing has raised concerns about the law and order situation in Maharashtra, with opposition parties criticizing the state government’s handling of the situation.

Police investigations are ongoing, with multiple angles being explored.

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