Baba Siddique Demise Row: Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar meets Zeeshan Siddique
New Delhi:
Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was buried on Sunday night time with the state honours within the presence of an enormous crowd, together with political leaders, amid tight safety. Siddique, a former three-time MLA from Bandra West and member of the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationwide Congress Celebration (NCP), was shot lifeless on Saturday in Bandra East. He was 66.
A minimum of six bullets had been fired at Mr Siddique close to his son Zeeshan’s workplace and 4 hit him within the chest. Three males carried out the capturing throughout Dussehra festivities. The 2 suspects arrested within the killing of Mr Siddique have claimed they belong to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, stated sources. Nonetheless, the gang is but to take duty for the homicide, which was carried out regardless of the minister having the ‘Y’ safety. Cops suspect it to be contract killing.
Listed below are the highlights after Baba Siddique’s homicide:
Baba Siddique buried with state honours
Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was buried on Sunday night time with the state honours within the presence of an enormous crowd, together with political leaders, amid tight safety.
Baba Siddique homicide: Final rites of Maharashtra strongman
High politicians and Bollywood stars are at Baba Siddique’s funeral.
The Mumbai Police at the moment advised court docket that it wished Baba Siddique’s homicide was a results of political rivalry since Maharashtra meeting polls are not far away.
Mr Siddique (66) was shot at in Nirmal Nagar space of Bandra East at round 9:30 pm on Saturday, and he died of his accidents in close by Lilavati Hospital a while later.
Baba Siddique Dies: Salman Khan visits Baba Siddique’s residence to pay respect
Actor Salman Khan visited the home of Nationalist Congress Celebration (NCP) chief Baba Siddique at the moment, who dies being shot on Saturday.
In a social media publish on X (previously Twitter), Nana Patole, President – Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, shared a listing of ministers who’ve been shot lifeless this 12 months, thus far.
राज्यात पोलिसांचा धाक उरला नाही. सरकार गुन्हेगारांना पाठीशी घालत आहे का? राज्यात होणाऱ्या हत्यांची केवळ चौकशीच नको तर जबाबदारी स्वीकारून सत्ताधाऱ्यांनी आपल्या पदावरून पायउतार होण्याची आवश्यकता आहे.#गद्दारांचा_पंचनामाpic.twitter.com/fAfy3T6JHr
– Nana Patole (@NANA_PATOLE) October 13, 2024
Baba Siddquie Homicide Accussed Produced In Court docket
The 2 accused in Baba Siddquie’s homicide – Gurmail and Dharamraj produced in Esplanade court docket (Killa court docket) in Mumbai.
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar | Baba Siddique Homicide case | Congress chief Tariq Anwar says, “He was a senior chief of Congress. Then he joined Ajit Pawar’s faction. He was a grounded chief. His homicide exhibits the regulation and order scenario in Mumbai and Maharashtra…This assault exhibits… pic.twitter.com/drCe8uANv4
– ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2024
#WATCH | Mumbai | Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Aaditya Thackeray arrives on the residence of NCP chief Baba Siddique in Bandra pic.twitter.com/KbffEHlNVg
– ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2024
The capturing of former state minister Baba Siddiqui is “regrettable”, stated Sharad Pawar, President of the Nationalist Congress Celebration – Sharadchandra Pawar. “If the House Minister and the rulers are going to push the cart of the state so mildly, it may be an alarm bell for the frequent folks. There’s a needn’t solely to research this, but additionally to simply accept the duty and step down from the place of the rulers.,” he wrote in Marathi on X (previously Twitter).
राज्याची कोलमडलेली कायदा सुव्यवस्था चिंता वाढवणारी आहे. देशाच्या आर्थिक राजधानी मुंबईत माजी राज्यमंत्री बाबा सिद्दिकी यांच्यावर झालेला गोळीबार खेदजनक आहे. गृहमंत्री आणि सत्ताधारी एवढ्या सौम्यतेने राज्याचा गाडा हाकणार असतील तर सामान्य जनतेसाठी धोक्याची घंटा ठरू शकते. याची केवळ…
– Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) October 12, 2024
Baba Siddique hailed from Gopalganj district of Bihar. Ever because the information of his homicide reached his hometown in Majha Block, villagers have been mourning the lack of their liked one.
Abdul Rahim Siddique, father of Baba Siddique, moved to Mumbai 5 many years in the past and opened a watch store. Baba Siddiqui spent his childhood there and received concerned in Congress politics as a scholar. Later, he turned a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Meeting and a minister in 2009.
Shiv Kumar Gautam, also referred to as Shiva, the third accused in Baba Siddique’s loss of life row fled after capturing the minister. He was final seen in Panvel, the Crime Department stated.
Upon checking the CCTV footage, it was discovered that the accused reached Kurla station by rickshaw from Bandra. From there he took a prepare to Panvel station. The police suspect that the accused has fled the state by taking an specific prepare from Panvel.
ज्येष्ठ नेते बाबा सिद्दीकी यांचा गोळीबारात मृत्यू होणं ही अतिशय धक्कादायक घटना आहे. त्यांच्या आत्म्यास शांती मिळो.
या कठीण काळात त्यांच्या कुटुंबीयांना लढण्याची ताकद मिळो, हीच प्रार्थना.
बाबा सिद्दीकी यांना भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली! pic.twitter.com/4M7W8MzMdj
– Nana Patole (@NANA_PATOLE) October 12, 2024
Baba Siddique Demise: Safety Elevated Outdoors Ministers’ Bungalows In Malabar Hills
Following the assassination of former MLA Baba Siddique, safety has been heightened in Malabar Hills space of Mumbai. Elevated safety outdoors bungalows of Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers.
Extraordinarily saddened and shocked past phrases to be taught in regards to the tragic demise of Shri #BabaSiddique ji – My coronary heart goes out to @zeeshan_iyc and all the family- Could god give them power to courageous this tough time. The perpetrators of this horrific crime have to be dropped at… pic.twitter.com/zjNLnspbrp
– Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) October 12, 2024
Hours after Baba Siddique was shot lifeless, the Bishnoi gang claimed duty for the assassination via a social media publish. Central companies are actually investigating the publish, reportedly linked to a Fb account belonging to Shibu Lonkar, who, sources counsel, could also be Shubham Rameshwar Lonkar – an affiliate of the Bishnoi gang. Earlier this 12 months, Shubham Lonkar was arrested from Maharashtra’s Akola for possession of unlawful weapons and is believed to have robust connections with the Bishnoi community. Throughout police interrogation, Shubham confessed to speaking with Anmol Bishnoi, Lawrence’s shut brother, via video calls, and Bishnoi himself.
In a social media publish, Shibu talked about about Anuj Thapan, who fired at Salman Khan’s home earlier in April. Anuj was arrested by Mumbai Crime Department. He died within the custody of Mumbai Police.
Two of the three shooters who killed former Minister Baba Siddique hail from Gandara village in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich, confirmed SP Vrinda Shukla. Each of them used to work for a scrap supplier in Pune. Whereas Dharamraj Kashyap was arrested in Mumbai, Shiv Kumar Gautam, also referred to as Shiva, is on a run. Based on the police, there is no such thing as a legal document of them.
“Dharamraj had left the home to work in Pune. We do not know when he moved to Mumbai,” stated Dharamraj’s mom throughout an interrogation.
The shooters attacked Baba Siddique to make a reputation within the underworld, stated the sources. The three accused met a member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang in Punjab jail.
Shocked & saddened to listen to in regards to the assassination of Baba Siddique Sahab. Unsettling to know that this occurred in broad daylight regardless of him having Y safety. My coronary heart goes out to his household & family members. Could Allah Ta’Aala grant maghfirat to the departed soul.
– Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) October 13, 2024
Baba Siddique, who joined Congress as a youngster, pulled an enormous switcheroo in February when he give up his get together of 48 years and joined Ajit Pawar’s NCP.
Baba Siddique was identified not only for his political connections throughout get together strains, but additionally for internet hosting lavish events. In a single such get together in 2013, Mr Siddique inadvertently performed a task in uniting two of Bollywood’s megastars, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.
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मुम्बई में सरेआम NCP नेता की गोली मारकर हत्या की इस वारदात से ना केवल महाराष्ट्र बल्कि देशभर के लोग ख़ौफ़ज़दा हैं। दिल्ली में भी कमोबेश यही माहौल बना दिया है इन्होंने। ये लोग पूरे देश में गैंगस्टर राज लाना चाहते हैं। जनता को अब इनके ख़िलाफ़ खड़ा होना ही पड़ेगा।
– Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) October 13, 2024
Safety has been enhanced outdoors Galaxy residences, the residence of actor Salman Khan, following Baba Siddique’s homicide.
Bishnoi Gang Killed Baba Siddique?
Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang claims duty for former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique’s homicide.
Strongman To Bollywood Mediator, Baba Siddique’s Flamboyant Life
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar stated the opposition mustn’t politicise the loss of life f of Baba Siddique. “He was additionally within the Congress.” The remarks come after Congress chief Rahul Gandhi raised questions over the regulation and order scenario in Maharashtra.
“The federal government should take duty, and justice should prevail,” he stated.
“The police are investigating,” stated Mr Pawar. Sharing particulars of the final rites, he stated, “In a short time, the physique will likely be taken to his home for folks to pay their final respects. He will likely be buried at 8.30 pm within the Bada Kabristan in Marine Traces.”
Watch | Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar: 5-Member Group Fashioned To Nab third Accused In Baba Siddique Homicide pic.twitter.com/tJAE3PSZCE
– EDNBOX (@ndtv) October 13, 2024
Shiv Kumar Gautam, also referred to as Shiva, the third accused on a run, was working with a scrap supplier in Pune for about six years. A few months in the past, he had invited Dharamraj, one of many three accused, to Pune for work. The one who gave the contract of Baba Siddique’s homicide organized a gathering between the three shooters – Shiva, Dharmaraj and Gurmail. A case of homicide can be registered towards Gurmail. No legal document of the opposite two accused has been discovered thus far.
Whereas 23-year-old Gurmail Baljit Singh is a resident of Haryana, 19-year-old Dharamraj Rajesh Kashyap and Shiva are from Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich.
Congress chief Rahul Gandhi stated the killing of Nationalist Congress Celebration (NCP) chief Baba Siddique ‘uncovered’ the collapse of regulation and order in Maharashtra. “The federal government should take duty, and justice should prevail,” he stated.
In a publish on X, he wrote: “The tragic demise of Baba Siddique ji is surprising and saddening. My ideas are together with his household on this tough time.”
The tragic demise of Baba Siddique ji is surprising and saddening. My ideas are together with his household on this tough time.
This horrifying incident exposes the entire collapse of regulation and order in Maharashtra. The federal government should take duty, and justice should prevail.
– Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 13, 2024
Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra met Baba Siddique’s son Zeeshan Siddique, following his homicide. Baba Siddique was the member of the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationwide Congress Celebration (NCP).
Each the accused arrested in Baba Siddique’s homicide case will likely be offered in Killa Court docket at 12 pm. Their medical checkup will likely be executed in GT Hospital.
Two males – Gurmail Baljit Singh, 23, from Haryana and Dharamraj Rajesh Kashyap, 19, from Uttar Pradesh – have been arrested whereas the third, Shiv Kumar Gautam (Shiva) from Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich stays on the run.
*Inna lillahi wa Inna ilayhi raji’un*
With Immense Grief, We inform you that Our Beloved *Shri. Baba Siddique*, Father of MLA *Shri. Zeeshan Baba Siddique* & *Dr. Arshia Siddique* & Husband of *Mrs. Shehzeen Siddique* has left for his Heavenly Abode.
Namaz E Janaza – At this time…
– Zeeshan Siddique (@zeeshan_iyc) October 13, 2024
Two days earlier than his surprising homicide, Baba Siddique had posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, honouring the late industrialist Ratan Tata, who died on October 9 at age 86. In his publish, Mr Siddique described Ratan Tata’s loss of life because the “Finish of an Period.”
Baba Siddique Shot Useless: Ex-Minister Acquired Demise Menace 15 Days In the past
Sources near Baba Siddique declare he had obtained a loss of life menace 15 days in the past and was given the ‘Y’ class safety cowl. Mr Siddique, nonetheless, didn’t report any menace from the Bishnoi gang, in accordance with the police.
Visuals From The Spot The place NCP Chief Baba Siddiqui Was Shot
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered a state funeral with full authorities honuors for former Minister of State Baba Siddique.
How Baba Siddique’s Homicide Was Carried Out
The three accused arrived on the capturing spot in an auto rickshaw and waited for some time earlier than the capturing befell, added the sources within the crime department. Police imagine another person was offering them with details about Mr Siddique’s location.
The three accused obtained weapons just a few days earlier than the deliberate capturing via a human courier, in accordance with the sources. The three shooters have been dwelling in a rented home in Kurla for the previous two months, for ₹ 14,000 per 30 days. Reportedly, the shooters had been paid ₹ 3 lakh upfront, to execute the homicide. The cash was to be divided between 4 individuals who took the contract for the homicide.Throughout their interrogation by the Mumbai Police Crime Department, which lasted for seven hours, the 2 arrested suspects claimed they’d been conducting a recce of the capturing spot in Bandra East for almost a month, stated sources. In addition they recced Mr Siddique’s house and workplace a lot upfront.
Baba Siddique Shooters Declare To Be From Lawrence Bishnoi Gang: Sources
The 2 suspects arrested within the killing of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique have claimed they belong to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, stated sources. Cops are but to confirm this declare whereas the gang is but to confess duty for the homicide that has sparked safety considerations forward of the Maharashtra state elections.
Quickly after Baba Siddique was declared lifeless, Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra took to X (previously Twitter) and expressed grief over the loss of life of former minister.
” I used to be shocked to know that he died on this incident. I’ve misplaced my good colleague, pal. I strongly condemn this cowardly assault. I supply my heartfelt tributes to Baba Siddiqui,” he wrote.
The incident will likely be completely investigated and strict motion will likely be taken towards the attackers, he stated. “The mastermind behind the assault may also be traced.”
राष्ट्रवादी काँग्रेसचे नेते, माजी राज्यमंत्री, विधिमंडळात प्रदीर्घकाळ राहिलेले माझे सहकारी बाबा सिद्दीकी यांच्यावर झालेल्या गोळीबाराची घटना अत्यंत दुर्दैवी, निषेधार्ह आणि वेदनादायी आहे. या घटनेत त्यांचं निधन झाल्याचं समजून मला धक्का बसला. मी माझा चांगला सहकारी, मित्र गमावला आहे….
– Ajit Pawar (@AjitPawarSpeaks) October 12, 2024
Gang-Warfare-Like Scenario Ought to Not Resurface In Mumbai: CM Eknath Shinde
“I’ve requested the police to take strict motion and guarantee nobody takes regulation and order into their arms. A gang-war-like scenario shouldn’t be allowed to resurface in Mumbai,” stated Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Marathi.
Former Minister Baba Siddique was rushed to the Lilavati Hospital’s emergency medical providers at 9.30 pm in an unresponsive situation with no pulse, no cardiac exercise, and no blood stress, officers from the medical facility advised information company PTI.
He had misplaced loads of blood. He was shifted to the ICU in an try to avoid wasting him however was declared lifeless at 11.27 pm. This morning, round 6 am, Mr Siddique’s physique was shifted to Cooper Hospital for postmortem.
Baba Siddique Demise: Two Of The Three Accused Arrested
Baba Siddique was shot lifeless between 9:15 pm and 9:30 pm on Saturday close to Zeeshan, his son’s workplace in Bandra East. Two males – 23-year-old Gurmail Baljit Singh from Haryana and 19-year-old Dharamraj Rajesh Kashyap from Uttar Pradesh – had been arrested whereas the third shooter, Shiv Kumar stays on the run. Mumbai police have sought the assistance of Haryana and UP police for particulars on the 2 arrested accused.
Baba Siddique, 66, a outstanding politician from the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Celebration and a former three-time MLA from Bandra East, was shot lifeless in Bandra final night time.
