Baba Siddique Murder Has A Sidhu Moosewala Link? Here's What We Know

Mumbai: Mumbai Police has been intensely investigating the Baba Siddique Murder Case and among other leads, key focus is on the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang angle. In a new development, a possible Sidhu Moosewala link has been found to one of the key accused in Baba Siddique's murder, Zeeshan Akhtar. Here's what we know so far…

Baba Siddique Murder Accused Has a Sidhu Moosewala Link?

Zeeshan Akhtar, an accused in the NCP leader Baba Siddique's murder who is absconding, may have a Sidhu Moosewala link. As per sources, Zeeshan Akhtar is a friend of Saurabh Mahakal, whose real name is Siddesh Kamble, who was involved in the Sidhu Moosewala case.

Who is Saurabh Mahakal, Involved in Sidhu Moosewala Murder?

Saurabh Mahakal has been listed accused in a case pertaining to Punjab in a Lawrence Bishnoi/Vikram Brar case. He was also questioned previously by the Mumbai Crime Branch in connection with a threat note received by Salim Khan, a screenplay writer in Bollywood and father of actor Salman Khan.

As per our sources, the Crime Branch may question Saurabh Mahakal.

Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Claims Responsibility of Baba Siddique's Murder

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang on Sunday claimed the responsibility for the murder of Baba Siddiqui, in a Facebook post. The viral post shared by gang member Shubham, who is Pravin's brother, read that the murder was executed due to Siddique’s links with Bollywood actor Salman Khan and underworld figures like Dawood Ibrahim and Anuj Thapan.

The post began with "Om, Jai Shri Ram, Jai Bharat" slogans, followed by, "I understand the essence of life, and consider wealth and the body as dust. I did a good deed and honoured the duty of friendship." The post further read, "Salman Khan, we did not want this war but you hurt our brother."

The post shared on FB by a user named 'Shubuu Lonkar Maharashtra ' further claimed that once Siddique connived with Dawood under MCOCA ( Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act). The viral post also mentioned the motive behind the killing, stating it was to take revenge from Siddique for "linking Dawood and Anuj Thapan with Bollywood, politics, and property dealings."

"We have no rivalry with anyone but anyone who supports Salman Khan and Dawood, should be prepared for consequences," the post further read. The post concluded with a warning, "We will definitely give a reaction if anyone gets our brothers killed. We have never attacked first..."

It is believed that Shubham is one of the key conspirators who, enlisted Dharmaraj Kashyap and Shivkumar Gautam, the absconding shooter in the murder plot. 

Baba Siddique Shot Dead in Mumbai

The attack left Baba Siddique critically injured as multiple shots were fired at him Mumbai's Bandra by assailants. The firing took place outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddiqui's office near Colgate ground in Nirmal Nagar. Immediately, the three-time MLA was rushed to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The assassination of former state minister has sent shock waves across the country, raising concerns over safety and security of prominent people in the state. Interestingly, the Ajit Pawar -led SP faction leader was killed despite having Y category security cover.