Indian politician Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai
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October 14, 2024MUMBAI: A senior politician in India’s financial capital Mumbai was shot dead on Saturday (Oct 12), weeks ahead of key state elections, with police probing the role of a notorious crime gang. Baba Siddique, 66, a local lawmaker and former minister in Maharash…
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Baba Siddique (right) at Anmol jewellers’ 25th anniversary bash at Grand Hyatt, Mumbai, India. (Photo: AFP/India Today Group) MUMBAI: A senior politician in India’s financial capital Mumbai was shot dead on Saturday (Oct 12), weeks ahead of key state elections, with police probing the role of a notorious crime gang. Baba Siddique, 66, a local lawmaker and former minister in Maharashtra state, was shot multiple times in the chest outside his son’s office in Mumbai, Indian media reported. Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, from the same party as Siddique, said he was “shocked” by the “cowardly attack”. The Hindustan Times newspaper reported that two suspected attackers had been arrested, and police were searching for another. Broadcaster NDTV said the two suspects claimed they were part of a gang run by Lawrence Bishnoi, who is in jail accused of running a crime gang that has carried out multiple killings. The shooting comes just weeks after Siddique’s security detail was upgraded after he received death threats, and ahead of elections slated for later this year. “The incident will be thoroughly investigated and strict action will be taken against the attackers,” Pawar said in a statement. “The mastermind behind the attack will also be traced.” Siddique was close to several Bollywood stars and was known for throwing grand parties. Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories Get WhatsApp alerts Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app Copyright© Mediacorp 2024. Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. We know it’s a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be. To continue, upgrade to a supported browser or, for the finest experience, download the mobile app. Upgraded but still having issues? Contact us
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