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Baba Siddique NCP leader shot dead in Mumbai: What we know so far | India News – Times of India
Baba Siddique (archive photo)
The former Maharashtra minister suffered multiple gunshot wounds before he was admitted Lilavati Hospitalwhere he succumbed to his injuries.
The attack involved three unknown assailants and authorities are now investigating the motive and identifying the perpetrators.
Read more: NCP leader Baba Siddique succumbs to gunshot injuries in Mumbai; ‘lost a good friend’, says Ajit Pawar
Here’s what we know so far:
- Two people arrested in Baba Siddiqui murder case. A 9.9 MM pistol was used in the shooting
Mumbai Police - Additional Commissioner of Mumbai Police Parminder Singh Dahiya confirmed that the investigation has been transferred to the crime branch.
- Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said one of the accused is from Uttar Pradesh and the other is from Haryana. He said the third suspect is on the run.
- I have given instructions to the police that no one should take the law into their hands in Mumbai. And the underworld should not rear its ugly head, CM Shinde said.
- Home Minister and Deputy CM of Maharashtra
Devendra Fadnavis and senior police officials have reached Lilavati Hospital. - Security has been tightened as supporters of Baba Siddique gathered outside Lilavati Hospital.
- Police have cordoned off the crime scene in Bandra East.
- “Baba Siddique’s murder is a matter of concern. The government should constitute a special team and investigate it. There seems to be a huge conspiracy. Strict action should be taken,” said BJP leader Kirit Somaiya.
- “The Mumbai Congress is deeply saddened by the demise of Baba Siddique Ji. His tireless service to the people and his dedication to the community will be forever remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. soul rest in peace,” the Mumbai Congress, which Baba Siddique was affiliated with before joining NCP, wrote on X.
- “The news about Baba Siddique is very disturbing. The concern here is that the law and order situation in Maharashtra is really deteriorating and has failed. The BJP-led Mahayuti must justify to the people of Maharashtra why they failed to implement the law. & order under control. People take the law into their own hands and feel free to do whatever they want because there is no fear of the law. Sharad Pawar’s NCP.
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