Baba Siddique Murder Probe: NCP Leader’s Son Zeeshan Siddique Was Also on Target, Shooters Tell Mumbai Police
The accused involved in NCP leader Baba Siddique's murder revealed that Siddique's son Zeeshan was also the target of shooters. According to Mumbai Police, the accused were given a contract to kill both Zeeshan and Baba Siddiqui.
Mumbai, October 14: The accused involved in NCP leader Baba Siddique's murder revealed that Siddique's son Zeeshan was also the target of shooters. According to Mumbai Police, the accused were given a contract to kill both Zeeshan and Baba Siddiqui. The accused claimed during interrogation that both Zeeshan and Baba Siddiqui were on the target and they were ordered to fire on anyone they found. Zeeshan Siddiqui, son of Baba Siddiqui had received threats a few days before the incident took place.
Meanwhile, the Mumbai Police Crime Branch on Monday arrested Pravin Lonkar from Pune in connection with NCP leader Baba Siddique's Murder case. According to Mumbai Police, Pravin is the brother of Shubuu Lonkar who posted on social media that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has taken responsibility for the murder. Shubuu Lonkar is absconding at the moment. Baba Siddique Murder Case: Mumbai Police Arrest 28-Year-Old ‘Co-Conspirator’ Pravin Lonkar From Pune, 3rd Arrest So Far.
Police say Pravin Lonkar gave shelter to both the arrested accused in Pune. Meanwhile, the ossification test of Dharmaraj Kashyap, an accused in the murder case of NCP leader and former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique, was conducted by Mumbai police, and it was confirmed that he is not a minor, officials said on Monday.
NCP leader Baba Siddique was murdered after being shot outside his office in Nirmal Nagar. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds before being rushed to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday night. His last rites were performed with full state honours in Mumbai at Bada Qabrastan on Sunday. Commenting on the law and order situation in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said, "The incident of Baba Siddique's murder is unfortunate and sad. Mumbai Police have arrested two persons--one from UP and the other from Haryana." Baba Siddique Murder Case: Ossification Test of Accused Dharmaraj Kashyap Proves He Is Not Minor, Says Official.
"They will not be spared, no matter who they are, be it the Bishnoi gang or any underworld gang. Strict action will be taken. Those who are receiving threats will have their safety ensured, as it is the state government's responsibility," he added.
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