Baba Siddquie Death: Baba Siddique To Get State Funeral, Security Upgraded Outside Salman Khan's House

At least six bullets were fired at former Minister Baba Siddique, near his son Zeeshan's office and four hit him in the chest.

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Baba Siddique, 66, a former three-time MLA from Bandra West and member of the Ajit Pawar faction of the National Congress Party (NCP), was shot dead last night in Bandra East, Mumbai. At least six bullets were fired at Mr Siddique near his son Zeeshan's office and four hit him in the chest. Three men carried out the shooting during Dussehra festivities. The two suspects arrested in the killing of Mr Siddique have claimed they belong to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, said sources. However, the gang is yet to take responsibility for the murder, which was carried out despite the minister having the ‘Y' security. Cops suspect it to be contract killing.

Here are the latest developments after Baba Siddique's murder:

Oct 13, 2024 13:49 (IST)
Nana Patole's Heartfelt Tribute To Baba Siddique
Oct 13, 2024 13:41 (IST)
Baba Siddique Death: Security Increased Outside Ministers' Bungalows In Malabar Hills
Following the assassination of former MLA Baba Siddique, security has been heightened in Malabar Hills area of Mumbai. Increased security outside bungalows of Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers. 
Oct 13, 2024 13:35 (IST)
Baba Siddique Death: "Perpetrators Must Be Brought To Justice", Says Riteish Deshmukh
Oct 13, 2024 13:14 (IST)
Baba Siddique Death: The Connection With Lawrence Bishnoi Gang
Hours after Baba Siddique was shot dead, the Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the assassination through a social media post. Central agencies are now investigating the post, reportedly linked to a Facebook account belonging to Shibu Lonkar, who, sources suggest, may be Shubham Rameshwar Lonkar - an associate of the Bishnoi gang.

Earlier this year, Shubham Lonkar was arrested from Maharashtra's Akola for possession of illegal weapons and is believed to have strong connections with the Bishnoi network. During police interrogation, Shubham confessed to communicating with Anmol Bishnoi, Lawrence's close brother, through video calls, and Bishnoi himself.

In a social media post, Shibu mentioned about Anuj Thapan, who fired at Salman Khan's house earlier in April. Anuj was arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch. He died in the custody of Mumbai Police.
Oct 13, 2024 13:05 (IST)
UP Shooters Wanted To Make A Name In The Underworld: Sources
Two of the three shooters who killed former Minister Baba Siddique hail from Gandara village in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, confirmed SP Vrinda Shukla. Both of them used to work for a scrap dealer in Pune. While Dharamraj Kashyap was arrested in Mumbai, Shiv Kumar Gautam, also known as Shiva, is on a run. According to the police, there is no criminal record of them. 

"Dharamraj had left the house to work in Pune. We don't know when he moved to Mumbai," said Dharamraj's mother during an interrogation.

The shooters attacked Baba Siddique to make a name in the underworld, said the sources. The three accused met a member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang in Punjab jail. 
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Oct 13, 2024 12:45 (IST)
"Shocked And saddened": PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti On Baba Siddique's 'Assassination'
Oct 13, 2024 12:41 (IST)
All About Baba Siddique, Ajit Pawar Faction Leader Shot Dead In Mumbai
Baba Siddique, who joined Congress as a teenager, pulled a big switcheroo in February when he quit his party of 48 years and joined Ajit Pawar's NCP.

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Oct 13, 2024 12:40 (IST)
When Baba Siddique Helped End SRK-Salman Khan Feud
Baba Siddique was known not just for his political connections across party lines, but also for hosting lavish parties. In one such party in 2013, Mr Siddique inadvertently played a role in uniting two of Bollywood's megastars, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.

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Oct 13, 2024 12:35 (IST)
AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal Reacts To Baba Siddique's Death
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Oct 13, 2024 11:58 (IST)
Baba Siddique's Death: "Opposition Should Politicise This", Says Ajit Pawar
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar said the opposition should not politicise the death f of Baba Siddique. "He was also in the Congress." The remarks come after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised questions over the law and order situation in Maharashtra.

"The government must take responsibility, and justice must prevail," he said.

"The police are investigating," said Mr Pawar. Sharing details of the last rites, he said, "In a short while, the body will be taken to his house for people to pay their last respects. He will be buried at 8.30 pm in the Bada Kabristan in Marine Lines."


Oct 13, 2024 11:55 (IST)
Latest Update On Three Shooters
Shiv Kumar Gautam, also known as Shiva, the third accused on a run, was working with a scrap dealer in Pune for about six years. A couple of months ago, he had invited Dharamraj, one of the three accused, to Pune for work. The person who gave the contract of Baba Siddique's murder arranged a meeting between the three shooters - Shiva, Dharmaraj and Gurmail.

A case of murder is also registered against Gurmail. No criminal record of the other two accused has been found so far.

While 23-year-old Gurmail Baljit Singh is a resident of Haryana, 19-year-old Dharamraj Rajesh Kashyap and Shiva are from Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich.

Oct 13, 2024 11:50 (IST)
Baba Siddique Death: "Justice Must Prevail", Says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the killing of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique 'exposed' the collapse of law and order in Maharashtra. "The government must take responsibility, and justice must prevail," he said.

In a post on X, he wrote: "The tragic demise of Baba Siddique ji is shocking and saddening. My thoughts are with his family in this difficult time."

Oct 13, 2024 11:45 (IST)
Ajit Pawar Meet Baba Siddique's Son Zeeshan Siddique
Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra met Baba Siddique's son Zeeshan Siddique, following his murder. Baba Siddique was the member of the Ajit Pawar faction of the National Congress Party (NCP).

Oct 13, 2024 11:43 (IST)
Two Accused Arrested In Baba Siddique Murder To Be Presented In Killa Court At 12
Both the accused arrested in Baba Siddique's murder case will be presented in Killa Court at 12 pm. Their medical checkup will be done in GT Hospital.

Two men - Gurmail Baljit Singh, 23, from Haryana and Dharamraj Rajesh Kashyap, 19, from Uttar Pradesh - have been arrested while the third, Shiv Kumar Gautam (Shiva) from Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich remains on the run.

Oct 13, 2024 11:33 (IST)
Zeeshan Siddique Posts About Baba Siddique's Death, Informs About Burial
Oct 13, 2024 11:21 (IST)
This Was Baba Siddique's Last Post Before He Was Shot Dead
Two days before his shocking murder, Baba Siddique had posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, honouring the late industrialist Ratan Tata, who died on October 9 at age 86. In his post, Mr Siddique described Ratan Tata's death as the "End of an Era."

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