Senior Indian Politician Shot Dead in Mumbai, With Notorious Crime Gang Sought
In a shocking incident, a senior Indian politician was shot dead in Mumbai, just weeks away from key state elections. 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, according to Indian media reports.
The politician, who was known for his lavish parties and close ties to Bollywood stars, had previously received death threats and had recently upgraded his security detail. The shooting has sent shockwaves in Mumbai, with Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar expressing his “shock” and condemning the “cowardly attack”.
According to reports, two suspected attackers have been arrested, and police are still searching for another. The two suspects have claimed to be part of a gang run by Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently in jail accused of running a notorious crime gang responsible for multiple killings.
The shooting comes as a disturbing development in the lead-up to the Indian state elections, with many wondering about the motives behind the attack and the potential role of the crime gang. Authorities have vowed to thoroughly investigate the incident and take strict action against the perpetrators, promising to identify the mastermind behind the attack.
As the city of Mumbai mourns the loss of this prominent politician, international leaders are also paying their respects to the late Baba Siddique, a man known for his grand parties and close ties to the Indian film industry.
