October 14th 2024.
In a recent development, the Mumbai police have apprehended a 28-year-old man named Pravin Lonkar from Pune for his involvement in the Baba Siddique murder case. According to an official, Pravin and his brother Shubham had "enlisted" two of the three alleged shooters responsible for the attack on Siddique.
The incident took place when NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was ambushed by three individuals outside his son's office in Bandra. He was immediately rushed to the hospital but was declared dead upon arrival, as confirmed by the Mumbai police.
Further investigations revealed that Pravin and his brother Shubham had recruited two shooters, Dharmaraj Rajesh Kashyap and Shivkumar Gautam, for their heinous plan. While Gautam is still on the run, Kashyap and another alleged shooter, Gurmail Baljit Singh, have been arrested by the police.
The hunt for Shubham Lonkar led the police to Pune, but they were unable to locate him. As a result, they detained his brother Pravin for his alleged involvement in the crime. Singh was remanded in police custody till October 21, and Kashyap underwent a bone ossification test to determine his age, which ultimately proved that he was not a minor.
During the investigation, the police recovered two pistols and 28 live bullets from the arrested suspects. They have also set up 15 teams to further investigate the case, including identifying the source of logistical support for the shooters.
The Mumbai police are also looking into a social media post, supposedly made by a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claiming responsibility for Siddique's murder. In addition, they are considering various motives for the crime, such as a possible contract killing, business or political rivalry, or a threat over a slum rehabilitation project.
Siddique's funeral was held on Sunday night with state honours, attended by a large number of people and political leaders from all parties. The Mumbai police paid their respects to the NCP leader with a guard of honour at Bada Kabrastan.
Siddique, who had been associated with the Congress for many years, joined the NCP earlier this year. He was highly regarded for his efforts in providing life-saving medicines to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and for hosting grand Iftar parties attended by top Bollywood actors.
A prominent Muslim leader in Mumbai, Siddique was known to have close relationships with several film stars, including Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Sanjay Dutt. The investigation into his murder is ongoing, and the police are leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice.
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