Sun Oct 13 19:50:40 UTC 2024: ## Former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique Shot Dead in Mumbai

**MUMBAI:** Former Maharashtra minister and prominent Muslim leader Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 9.30 pm near his son’s office in Kher Nagar. Three assailants waylaid Siddique and shot at him. He was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where he was declared dead.

Siddique, a popular figure in Bollywood circles, was known for his grand Iftar parties attended by top stars. He was also praised for his efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic, providing life-saving medicines to needy patients.

The 66-year-old politician had served as a Congress MLA for three consecutive terms (1999, 2004, 2009) and held ministerial positions in the state government. He was also a close friend to several Bollywood stars, including Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Sanjay Dutt.

In February 2024, Siddique joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), a move that boosted the party’s campaign ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. The NCP had hoped he would play a crucial role in expanding the party’s influence in Mumbai, particularly among Muslim voters.

The investigation into Siddique’s murder is currently underway.

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