BABA SIDDIQUI MURDER CASE: 'LAWRENCE BISHNOI ANGLE BEING PROBED,' SAY COPS

Two accused presented before Mumbai's Esplanade Court, one sent to custody till Oct 21

Following the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui, sending shockwaves through the both Bollywood and political communities, the Mumbai Police announced on Sunday that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder, while a third suspect is still at large. The police indicated that they are exploring all potential angles in the murder case, including connections to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

Notably, Bishnoi has previously threatened Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who is known to have a close relationship with Baba Siddiqui. Siddiqui, who has been a three-time MLA from the Bandra West Assembly, was shot dead last night in Mumbai. His son Zeeshan Siddique is the current MLA from Bandra East.

“Yesterday, between 9-9.30 pm, ex-state minister Baba Siddique was shot outside his sons’ office, under Nirmal Nagar police station. An offence has been registered and the investigation has been handed over to the Crime Branch. Two accused were detained on the spot... Two pistols and 28 rounds have been recovered... We have the custody of the accused till October 21. We are investigating the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s role in the case...”, police said.

On being asked about the involvement of Lawrence Bishnoi, DCP Crime Branch Datta Nalawade said, “We are investigating the authenticity of the said post on social media claiming the responsibility of the incident.”

According to the police, Baba Siddiqui did not have categorised security, he was assigned three police personnel, one of whom was present during the shooting.

“Baba Siddique didn’t have a categorised security but he was given 3 security personnel from Mumbai police. At the time of the incident, one of our security personnel was there with him.

We are investigating all angles to this case including Salman Khan and Lawrence Bishnoi’s angles,” Police said.