Mumbai, October 12 – In a shocking incident, Baba Siddique, a prominent leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and former state minister, was shot dead in a brazen daylight attack in Bandra East. The attack occurred outside the office of his son, MLA Zhishan Siddique, in the Kherwadi area. Three unidentified assailants, who were reportedly wearing masks, fired at least three bullets at Siddique, leading to his death at the scene.(Baba Siddique News)
The assailants, who reportedly approached Siddique on foot, fled immediately after the shooting. Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the murder, though their identities have yet to be disclosed. Authorities have cordoned off the area, with a heavy police presence near Lilavati Hospital and throughout the Bandra East locality. Senior police officials have reached the crime scene, and investigations are underway. (Baba Siddiqui)
This tragic incident comes just 15 days after Baba Siddique had received a death threat. Following the threat, he was provided with high-level ‘Y’ category security by the state government. Despite this precaution, the attack was carried out with precision and audacity, shocking the local community. (Mumbai Crime News)
Siddique, a seasoned politician with strong roots in the Bandra region, had served as a Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies and also held the position of Minister for Labour during his political career. He was elected as an MLA three times, representing the Bandra West constituency in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in 1999, 2004, and 2009. Siddique also served as a corporator in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation and was appointed as the Chairman of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) between 2000 and 2004.
In the 2014 state elections, he was defeated by BJP leader Ashish Shelar, marking a setback in his political journey. However, before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Siddique joined the NCP, led by Ajit Pawar, strengthening the party’s presence in Mumbai’s political landscape. His son, Zhishan Siddique, is currently the sitting MLA from Bandra East.
The murder of Baba Siddique has sent shockwaves through the political corridors of Mumbai, with leaders across party lines condemning the brutal attack. Authorities are leaving no stone unturned in the investigation, and the motive behind the murder is still unclear. ( Mumbai News)
As the investigation continues, Mumbai residents are left to grapple with the loss of one of the city’s key political figures, known for his influence and contributions to the region.
