Criminal shock: Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai

In a shocking incident, former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai’s Bandra area, as reported by Mumbai Police on Sunday. The 66-year-old leader was attacked by three individuals outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office and succumbed to his injuries at Lilavati Hospital.

Two firearms and 28 live cartridges were discovered on the accused, and authorities are examining allegations in a social media post linking the murder to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The investigation is being conducted by 15 police teams deployed across Maharashtra, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Datta Nalawade.

Siddique received uncategorized security, accompanied by one of three police officers assigned during the incident. Two suspects were detained, but more may be involved. The focus now is to find out who facilitated the shooters’ activities when they reached Mumbai.

(With input from agencies.)