Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique was assassinated on the night of Dussehra, October 12, 2024. The Mumbai Crime Branch immediately launched a comprehensive investigation into the murder and arrested two individuals, Karnail Singh from Haryana and Dharamraj Kashyap from Uttar Pradesh, who were identified as the primary perpetrators of the crime. Now, the authorities continue their search for a third accomplice who remains at large. According to reports, during interrogation, both shooters claimed their affiliation with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which is known for sending death threats to Salman Khan. Baba Siddique Murder: Old Video of Salman Khan Speaking Highly About Baba Siddique and Priya Dutt Being Best People To Vote for in Bandra Constituency in Front of PM Narendra Modi Surfaces.

Salman Khan House Firing Case Linked to Baba Siddique's Death?

In April 2024, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, known for their threats against Salman Khan, opened fire outside the actor's residence (Galaxy Apartments in Bandra, Mumbai). Two assailants on motorcycles were involved in the attack. While six individuals were arrested in connection with the incident, one suspect, Anuj Thapan, tragically died in police custody. During this challenging time, Siddique had supported Salman, offering him moral support. It is well-known that Bollywood actor Salman Khan and Siddique had a close relationship. In fact, in March this year, Salman Khan attended Baba and Zeeshan Siddique’s lavish Iftar party.

Baba Siddique Shot Dead In Bandra

Death Threats to Salman Khan From Lawrence Bishnoi Gang

In recent years, Salman Khan has faced a series of threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. In 2022, a threatening letter was found on a bench near his residence. The following year, in March 2023, Khan revealed that he had received a threatening email from the gang. Additionally, in January 2024, two unidentified individuals attempted to gain access to his farmhouse near Panvel by using fake identities.

Why Is Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Targeting Salman Khan?

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang, notorious for the 2022 murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, has issued a chilling threat against Bollywood actor Salman Khan. The gang, known for its fervent protection of the blackbuck, a species considered sacred by the Bishnoi community, has accused Khan of illegally hunting blackbucks in Jodhpur in 1998 during the filming of Hum Saath Saath Hain. The alleged incident occurred in the Mathania region.

Baba Siddique's Shooters Are From Lawrence Bishnoi Gang?

As per reports, the two arrested suspects in Baba Siddique's murder have confessed their affiliation with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. During interrogations, the shooters disclosed that they arrived in Mumbai approximately four weeks prior to the crime. Their stay in the city was meticulously planned and facilitated by an unidentified conspirator, whose identity remains a key focus of the ongoing investigation. Baba Siddique Murder Case: Trial of NCP Leader's Murder Case To Take Place in Fast-Track Court, Says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde.

The NCP leader Baba Siddique reportedly had received a death threat approximately 15 days before his assassination. As a result of this threat, his security was elevated to the Y category. Despite the increased security measures, sources indicate that there was no concrete evidence of a terror threat or assassination plot targeting Siddique prior to his tragic demise.

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