Lawrence Bishnoi Behind Baba Siddiqui's Murder? Police Probe If Case Has Salman Khan ‘Connection’: Sources
Baba Siddiqui, a former NCP MLA in Maharashtra, was shot dead on Saturday night. The police have arrested two accused in connection with the case.
Baba Siddiqui Murder: Former Maharashtra MLA Baba Siddiqui was shot dead on Saturday night. The police have arrested two out of the three accused in the case and interrogation is underway. Authorities are now investigating whether the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was involved, although this has not yet been confirmed.
Sources told ABP News that police are questioning the shooters about possible connections to Bishnoi. The police are suspecting that that Siddiqui's close ties to Salman Khan might have been a motive for the murder.
A 9.9 MM pistol which was used in the firing has also been recovered. Siddique was shot at outside his son Zeeshan's office. He was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, but succumbed to the bullet injuries.
In response to Siddiqui's death, various political figures have expressed their condolences. The Mumbai Congress tweeted: "The Mumbai Congress is deeply saddened by the passing of Baba Siddique Ji. His tireless service to the people and his dedication to the community will forever be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace."
The Mumbai Congress is deeply saddened by the passing of Baba Siddique Ji. His tireless service to the people and his dedication to the community will forever be remembered.
— Mumbai Congress (@INCMumbai) October 12, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
May his soul… pic.twitter.com/gjkZIFeLFn
BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain also tweeted, expressing grief over the NCP leader's murder and offering condolences to his family.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray tweeted: "The murder of Baba Siddiqui ji is shocking. We pray for his soul to rest in peace and send our condolences to his family and friends. This, sadly reflects on the law and order situation in Maharashtra. The complete collapse of administration, law and order."
The murder of Baba Siddiqui ji is shocking.
— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) October 12, 2024
We pray for his soul to rest in peace and send our condolences to his family and friends.
This, sadly reflects on the law and order situation in Maharashtra. The complete collapse of administration, law and order.
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