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Baba Siddique Death: Maharashtra Ex Minister Buried With State Honours

Baba Siddique shot dead: Baba Siddique, a former three-time MLA from Bandra West and member of the Ajit Pawar faction of the National Congress Party (NCP), was shot dead on Saturday in Bandra East. He was 66.

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India News Edited by Aastha Ahuja

Updated : October 14, 2024 12:07 am IST

New Delhi:

Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was buried on Sunday night with the state honours in the presence of a huge crowd, including political leaders, amid tight security. Siddique, a former three-time MLA from Bandra West and member of the Ajit Pawar faction of the National Congress Party (NCP), was shot dead on Saturday in Bandra East. He was 66.

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 highlights after Baba Siddique's murder:

Oct 14, 2024 00:06 (IST)

Baba Siddique buried with state honours
Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was buried on Sunday night with the state honours in the presence of a huge crowd, including political leaders, amid tight security.

Oct 13, 2024 20:13 (IST)

Baba Siddique murder: Last rites of Maharashtra strongman
Top politicians and Bollywood stars are at Baba Siddique's funeral.

Oct 13, 2024 18:39 (IST)

Baba Siddique murder: Need to probe political rivalry angle, cops tell court

The Mumbai Police today told court that it wanted Baba Siddique's murder was a result of political rivalry since Maharashtra assembly polls are round the corner.

Mr Siddique (66) was shot at in Nirmal Nagar area of Bandra East at around 9:30 pm on Saturday, and he died of his injuries in nearby Lilavati Hospital some time later.

Oct 13, 2024 18:19 (IST)

Baba Siddique Dies: Salman Khan visits Baba Siddique's residence to pay respect
Actor Salman Khan visited the house of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique today, who dies being shot on Saturday.

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Accused In Baba Siddique Murder Claims He Is Minor, Court Orders Bone Test
The second accused in the Baba Siddique murder case will undergo a bone ossification test to confirm his age.

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Oct 13, 2024 15:22 (IST)

Maharashtra Law And Order On Stake: Nana Patole
In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), Nana Patole, President - Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, shared a list of ministers who have been shot dead this year, so far.

Oct 13, 2024 15:10 (IST)

Baba Siddquie Murder Accussed Produced In Court
The two accused in Baba Siddquie's murder - Gurmail and Dharamraj produced in Esplanade court (Killa court) in Mumbai.

Oct 13, 2024 15:02 (IST)

"Mumbai Is Once Again In The Hands Of The Underworld": Congress Leader Tariq Anwar

Oct 13, 2024 14:59 (IST)

Baba Siddique Death: Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Aaditya Thackeray Arrives At Baba Siddique's Home

Oct 13, 2024 14:54 (IST)

State's "Collapsed Law And Order Situation" Is Concerning For Sharad Pawar
The shooting of former state minister Baba Siddiqui is "regrettable", said Sharad Pawar, President of the Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar. "If the Home Minister and the rulers are going to push the cart of the state so mildly, it can be an alarm bell for the common people. There is a need not only to investigate this, but also to accept the responsibility and step down from the position of the rulers.," he wrote in Marathi on X (formerly Twitter).

Oct 13, 2024 14:35 (IST)

Baba Siddique Death: Mourning In Native Village Of Bihar
Baba Siddique hailed from Gopalganj district of Bihar. Ever since the news of his murder reached his hometown in Majha Block, villagers have been mourning the loss of their loved one.

Abdul Rahim Siddique, father of Baba Siddique, moved to Mumbai five decades ago and opened a watch shop. Baba Siddiqui spent his childhood there and got involved in Congress politics as a student. Later, he became a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and a minister in 2009.

Oct 13, 2024 14:28 (IST)

Baba Siddique Death: Third Accused Shiva Last Seen In Panval
Shiv Kumar Gautam, also known as Shiva, the third accused in Baba Siddique's death row fled after shooting the minister. He was last seen in Panvel, the Crime Branch said.

Upon checking the CCTV footage, it was found that the accused reached Kurla station by rickshaw from Bandra. From there he took a train to Panvel station. The police suspect that the accused has fled the state by taking an express train from Panvel.

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.

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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.

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.

Here's all you need to know about him: read

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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