Updated 18:52 IST, October 25th 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Zeeshan Dismisses Bishnoi Gang Theory in Father Baba Siddique's Assassination
In an exclusive conversation with Republic, Zeeshan Siddique has dismissed the Bishnoi Gang theory in his father Baba Siddique's assassination in Mumbai.
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Mumbai: Zeeshan Siddique, in an exclusive conversation with Republic, has dismissed the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang theory in his father's assassination probe. NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai, in front of his son Zeeshan Siddique's office on October 12. During the probe, several angles have been highlighted and are being investigated by the Mumbai Police.
Zeeshan Siddique Dismisses Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Theory
Talking to Republic on his father Baba Siddique's murder, Zeeshan Siddique spoke at length, about the various angles being investigate in his father's assassination probe. Dismissing the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Theory in the Baba Siddique Murder, Zeeshan Siddique said, “This was the narrative which was circulated before even my father reached hospital. which is surprising to many… I don't know of that and I have no information about the same… My father lost his life while protecting the lives and homes of poor people is all I'd like to say… I feel like justice will prevail, the investigation is going on.”
Baba's Proximity Reason for his Murder? Zeeshan Reacts
On further being asked if his father Baba Siddique's proximity or closeness with Salman Khan and the latter's history with Lawrence Bishnoi was the reason behind his murder, Zeeshan Siddique said, “As I said, the investigation is going on. I am not in the Mumbai Police to answer any direct questions… they will be answered to you by Mumbai Police. What we thought, we have given our statement to the Mumbai Police, what happened is something my family and I will never be able to get over and we demand justice. As questions are being asked by you to me, I am asking them to Mumbai Police. As and when I get the answers, they will come out in the public.”
Zeeshan Siddique Remembers His ‘Papa’ As One Who Helped People
Remembering his father and voicing out the cruel manner in which he was murdered, Zeeshan Siddique said, "...this is something which is done in a very cruel way, an inhumane way and I don't think anybody deserves this. Especially my father who has been a great man, I have getting thousands of lakhs messages of how my father has helped people with the fees or helping poor people... how their mothers and daughters are not getting sleep because papa had helped them. The man with so many blessings and you have done this in the middle of Mumbai. Justice will prevail and justice will hit back at the people who did this."
Zeeshan Siddique Joins Ajit Pawar 's NCP
In another news, weeks after the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, his son Zeeshan Siddique has joined Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar ’s faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Friday. After joining NCP, Zeeshan Siddiqui said, "This is an emotional day for me and my family. I am thankful to Ajit Pawar , Praful Patel, Sunil Tatkare for believing in me in these tough times. Zeeshan has been announced as the NCP candidate for the Bandra East constituency, where he won in the 2019 elections, defeating Shiv Sena's Vishwanath Mahadeshwar.
Published 13:29 IST, October 25th 2024