Published 23:17 IST, October 12th 2024
Baba Siddique Shot Dead In Mumbai: Police Suspect Mafia Hand
Baba Siddique, the former Maharashtra minister, was shot at his MLA son's office in Bandra on Saturday.
Baba Siddique, the former Maharashtra minister, was shot dead at his MLA son's office in Bandra on Saturday. He was immediately rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where his condition was reported to be critical. Mumbai Police detains two suspects as Mafia angle comes into focus. The police have also recovered the weapon used in the attack.
“Baba Siddique was shot around 9:30, he got injured and was shifted to Lilavati hospital, we have detained two suspects. Investigation is underway,” said the Mumbai police.
Baba Siddique Shot Dead: What we know so far?
- Baba Siddiqui was firing crackers near his office when he was shot
- While bursting crackers, suddenly three people got out of the vehicle
- These three people came with handkerchiefs tied to their faces
- They then fired three rounds at Baba Siddiqui
- The firing took place near the Ram Mandir near Baba Siddiqui's office
- Baba Siddiqui fell down after being shot in the chest
- After that people immediately admitted him to Lilavati Hospital
- As soon as the police received the information, the police entered the spot
The shocking assassination of NCP leader Baba Siddique has raised serious concerns about the law and order situation in Maharashtra , where assembly elections are set to take place next month.
Siddique, 66, a former Congressman, was rushed to Lilavati Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. He was attacked outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique's office near Colgate Ground in Nirmal Nagar, Bandra East, according to police reports.
A prominent Muslim leader from Mumbai, Siddique had represented the Bandra (West) seat in the assembly three times and was known for his close ties with various Bollywood stars.
Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar expressed his shock in a condolence message on X, calling the attack "extremely unfortunate and condemnable." He lamented the loss of a friend and a leader who championed the rights of the minority community and secularism, vowing a thorough investigation into the incident.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar informed him that two alleged shooters had been arrested—one from Uttar Pradesh and the other from Haryana —while a third suspect managed to escape.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis , who oversees the home portfolio, visited Lilavati Hospital following the incident. Siddique had recently joined the Ajit Pawar -led NCP.
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar criticized the deteriorating law and order situation, urging the ruling party to take responsibility and resign. He expressed alarm over how lightly the situation was being handled.
Balasaheb Thorat, leader of the Congress legislature party in Maharashtra , emphasized that the shooting of a leader with Y-category security raises serious questions about public safety. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray described the murder as shocking, highlighting a complete collapse of law and order in the state.
Updated 01:01 IST, October 13th 2024