The accused wanted to shoot after using pepper spray, but the third accused, Shiv Kumar Gautam, started shooting directly, says Mumbai Police

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police on Sunday (October 13) shared chilling details of the shootout that led to the death of NCP leader Baba Siddique on Saturday night. The police said that the three defendants present at the scene of the crime who shot the PCN leader brought pepper gas with them. The three accused, knowing that it would be difficult to shoot Siddique in his vehicle, planned to use pepper spray before shooting Siddique.

However, the third accused identified as Shiv Kumar Gautam, who is currently absconding, directly started firing.

DCP Crime Branch Datta Nalawade, briefing reporters, said two pistols were also recovered.

Three police officers with Siddique at the time of the shooting

Police also said that there were three accused with Siddique when the shooting took place. However, it was already too late for the police to understand and react to what was happening.

One more person was injured in the shooting incident, the Mumbai Crime Branch said. Meanwhile, the fourth accused in the case has also been identified. The name of the fourth accused is Mohammad Zeeshan Akhtar and his specific role is being investigated, according to Mumbai Police.