October 13th 2024.
The city of Mumbai was shaken by the tragic killing of former Maharashtra minister, Baba Siddique. The police have launched an investigation into the incident from multiple angles, including the possibility of a contract killing, business rivalry, or a threat related to a slum rehabilitation project. According to officials, Siddique's body was moved from Lilavati Hospital to Cooper Hospital early Sunday morning for a postmortem examination.
The shocking incident has raised concerns about the state's law and order situation, especially with the upcoming assembly elections next month. The NCP leader was ambushed by three assailants near his son's office in Bandra and was fatally shot. He was rushed to Lilavati Hospital in an unresponsive state with gunshot wounds to his chest, but despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 11.27 pm Saturday.
After the incident, a forensic team examined the crime scene and collected evidence, while the police checked nearby CCTV footage for more information. The shooters used a 9.9 MM pistol and fired four to five rounds, which was later recovered by the police. It was discovered that the assailants took advantage of the loud noise from a Durga visarjan procession to mask the sound of gunshots.
The case has been handed over to the crime branch for further investigation, and the police are considering all possible motives, including contract killing, business rivalry, and a threat related to a Slum Rehabilitation Authority project. Two suspects from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana have been taken into custody, while another is still at large, according to the initial information.
Baba Siddique had previously been elected to the Bandra seat in the assembly three times and was a well-known Muslim leader in Mumbai. He was also known to have close ties with several Hindi film stars. Deputy Chief Minister and NCP head Ajit Pawar expressed his condolences, describing the attack as extremely unfortunate and condemnable. He also promised a thorough investigation into the incident.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde revealed that two alleged shooters have been arrested, one from Uttar Pradesh and the other from Haryana, while the third suspect escaped. He condemned the attack and directed the police to take strict action against those involved and ensure that no one takes the law into their own hands. Shinde also reassured the public that the government is committed to maintaining law and order in Mumbai.
The assassination of Baba Siddique is the first high-profile political murder in Mumbai in the last thirty years, leaving the state in shock. Siddique, who was a Congressman since his student days, had recently joined the NCP in February this year. He had a Y-category security, but unfortunately, it could not protect him from this tragic incident. In the early 90s, there were similar cases of political murders in Mumbai, including sitting BJP MLAs and Shiv Sena legislators.
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