Baba Siddique Murder News LIVE: 6 rounds of bullets fired at NCP leader, CM Shinde announces state funeral for Siddique

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Former Maharashtra Minister and senior NCP leader Baba Siddique's murder has erupted a political storm with many political leaders questioning the law and order in the state.

The senior NCP leader was shot dead by three assailants in Mumbai on Saturday. The police are investigating multiple angles behind Baba Siddique's killing, from contract killing to rivalry. According to NDTV report, the two shooters arrested in the case have admitted their links with the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang. 

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde informed that apart from the two persons arrested after the incident, the police are searching for the third accused in Baba Siddique's murder case.

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the home portfolio, visited at Lilavati Hospital after the incident. 

NCP President and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that the firing incident is unfortunate, condemnable and painful. "I am shocked to learn about his death," said Pawar. 

Who are the two shooters arrested in Baba Siddiqui's murder case?

The police have arrested two persons accused of the crime. One is Gurmail Singh (23), from Haryana, and the other is Dharamraj Kashyap (19), from Uttar Pradesh. The accused had done a recce of Baba Siddiqui's house and office premises, and they had been living in Mumbai for one and a half to two months, said Mumbai Police on Sunday.

Congress-turned-BJP leader Ashok Chavan said he had worked with Siddique when both were in the grand old party, adding the news was shocking.

Lawrence Bishnoi connection with Baba Siddique's murder

According to an NDTV report, the shooters behind the NCP leader's murder claimed that they are a part of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. So far, there has been no official statement by the police in Bishnoi gang's involvement. According to the probe, the shooters were living in Mumbai for past few months and had performed recce multiple times.

“They had received arms delivery a few days ago. The accused have been questioned by Mumbai Crime Branch officials for the last eight hours," ANI quoted Mumbai Police on Sunday.

Shiv Sena UBT leader and Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray termed the incident as a complete collapse of administration, law and order. Calling it a very disturbing incident, Shiv Sena UBT's Priyanka Chaturvedi asked if there is any law and order in Mumbai.

13 Oct 2024, 11:33:43 AM IST

Siddique Murder Live Updates: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says Siddique will receive a funeral with complete state honour 

Siddique Murder Live Updates: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on Sunday instructed officials to arrange a full state honour for Baba Siddique

13 Oct 2024, 11:27:54 AM IST

Siddique Murder Live Updates: Mumbai Crime Branch says a total of ‘six rounds of bullets were fired at Siddique’

Siddique Murder Live Updates: Three assailants had fired a total of six rounds at NCP leader Baba Siddique on Saturday night. Out of the six, three bullets hit Baba Siddique, said Mumbai Crime Branch on Sunday adding that the third accused has been identified and will be arrested soon.

13 Oct 2024, 11:22:36 AM IST

Siddique Murder Live Updates: ‘Nobody is safe if such incidents can…’ says RJD leader CM Tejashwi Yadav

Siddique Murder Live Updates: Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday called Baba Siddiqui's murder as a surprising incident and said that if such crimes can happen in big cities like Mumbai then they can happen anywhere.

“The way he was murdered yesterday...we are all grieving...it is a very surprising thing that in such a big city like Mumbai...if such incidents can take place there, then we can understand that nobody is safe...state govts should take a look at the law and order situation of the states," said Yadav on Sunday.

13 Oct 2024, 11:12:27 AM IST

Siddique Murder Live Updates: Lawrence Bishnoi connection with Baba Siddique's murder

Siddique Murder Live Updates:According to an NDTV report, the shooters behind the NCP leader's murder claimed that they are a part of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. So far, there has been no official statement by the police in Bishnoi gang's involvement. According to the probe, the shooters were living in Mumbai for past few months and had performed recce multiple times.

“They had received arms delivery a few days ago. The accused have been questioned by Mumbai Crime Branch officials for the last eight hours," ANI quoted Mumbai Police on Sunday.

13 Oct 2024, 11:06:47 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: There is no fear of police now, says Shiv Sena leader UBT leader Sanjay Raut

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Attacking the Mahayuti alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday said that there is no fear of the police in the state now. Raut targeted Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and said, “We have been saying that Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis has failed completely and he should resign. However, now the situation has deteriorated. Therefore, the Governor should interfere in the matter and remove Fadnavis from the position of Home Minister."

13 Oct 2024, 10:53:00 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Culprits will not be spared, says BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh condemned Baba Siddique's murder and said that the police investigation is underway and the government is closely monitoring the situation.

"The incident is highly condemnable, and the investigation is fully underway. Both the CM and Deputy CM (of Maharashtra) are closely monitoring the situation, and serious action is being taken. Two accused were arrested last night, and the culprits will not be spared," said BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh.

13 Oct 2024, 10:45:54 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: This is a very serious incident, and it is truly unfortunate for us, says RLD leader Malook Nagar 

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: RLD leader Malook Nagar called the shooting of Baba Siddique an unfortunate incident and added, “When such an event occurs in the financial capital of the country, where the nation's biggest industrialists and renowned artists live, it becomes a significant matter. However, I would also like to say that the government there is sensitive, and everything will come to light very soon. The culprits will not be spared."

13 Oct 2024, 10:39:56 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: He had Y+ security still it happened, says Congress leader Supriya Shrinate

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Sunday paid condolences to the senior NCP leader and said, “ I pay my respect to Baba Siddique...today the way law and order situation has gone for a toss in Maharashtra, this is a serious issue...he has Y+ security and there used to be NSG with him...still it happened...he was elected from Bandra and today Railway Minister is going there for an inauguration, he is from the party who is your ally...for the sake of humanity, you could have cancelled that event…"

13 Oct 2024, 10:26:36 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Baba Siddique may have died due to prior hospitalisation, say doctors

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Baba Siddique was shot by three unknown assailants on Saturday night. He was rushed into hospital after the attack and died during treatment. In another update, the doctors have revealed that the NCP leader might have died prior to hospitalisation, reported PTI.

13 Oct 2024, 10:23:57 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: What was the shooters' motive behind killing NCP leader?

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: The main motivation behind Baba Siddique's murder was to create influence in Mumbai, according to the initial probe in the crime case. Delhi Police will send a special investigation team to Mumbai to investigate the murder, reported ANI citing Delhi Police Special Cell Sources.

13 Oct 2024, 10:17:59 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: What did Baba Siddique's murderers tell police? 

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Baba Siddique's murderers admitted during police interrogation that they were paid in advance for their work and had received arms delivery a few days ago. The Mumbai Police Crime Branch officials interrogated the two accused for eight hours.

13 Oct 2024, 10:06:16 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: It is the duty of both the parties to stay united in such…, says RLD leader Malook Nagar

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Rashtriya Lok Dal leader Malook Nagar on Sunday expressed concern over the killing of politician Baba Siddique in Mumbai and urged all the political parties to stay united in such situations.

“It is a very unfortunate incident...it is our financial capital...it is a big incident but I have full confidence, govt is sensible, probe will be conducted and everything will come out and strict punishment will be given (to culprits)...it is the duty of both party in power and opposition to stand united when such a big incident happens," Nagar told ANI on Sunday.

13 Oct 2024, 09:56:53 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Mumbai police questioning arrested accused persons for last  8 hours

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: The Mumbai Police arrested two accused in Baba Siddique shooting case. The two have admitted that they were paid in advance for the work and had received arms delivery a few days ago. The police have been investigating the two for last 8 hours.

13 Oct 2024, 09:47:24 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Search for the third accused going on

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: The police arrested two accused in the case, ie Gurmail Baljit Singh and Dharmraj Rajesh Kashyap. Soon after the crime, the police registered a case at Nirmal Nagar Police Station under Crime Registration No. 589/2024, Sections 103(1), 109, 125, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 3, 25, 5, and 27 of the Arms Act, and Section 37 and section 137 of the Maharashtra Police Act.

13 Oct 2024, 09:43:53 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: NCP cancels all party programmes scheduled for today over killing of Baba Siddique 

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: In view of the tragic death of former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has cancelled all the programs scheduled for Sunday, said the party in a post on X.

In a post on X, the NCP said, “Keeping in view the tragic death of our party colleague Baba Siddique, all party programs for 13th October, i.e. Sunday stand cancelled."

13 Oct 2024, 09:26:34 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Who are the two shooters arrested in the case?

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: The police have arrested two accused persons in the case. One of them is Karnil Singh, hailing from Haryana. Another is Dharamraj Kashyap from Uttar Pradesh. The accused had done recce of Baba Siddiqui's house and office premises and they were living in Mumbai for one and a half to two months, said MUmbai Police on Sunday.

13 Oct 2024, 09:15:06 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates:  What was the main reason behind killing of Siddique?

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: The police are investigating the main reason behind the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique. According to news agency PTI, police have launched probe into the matter and are investigating multiple angles to find out the main reason behind the murder of the former Maharashtra minister. 

The police are investigating on multiple angles including contract killing, business rivalry, etc.

13 Oct 2024, 09:00:48 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Lawrence Bishnoi gang takes responsibility of Siddique murder

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: The shooters involved in NCP leader Baba Siddique's murder have reportedly admitted their connection with the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, according to NDTV. 

The NDTV report also mentioned that the two shooters have admitted of performing recce of the area for almost a mont. (Read full story here)

13 Oct 2024, 08:40:27 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Siddiqui was brought in unresponsive condition with…, says Dr Uttamani of Lilavati Hospital 

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Dr Niraj Uttamani of Lilavati Hospital on Saturday said that Siddiqui was brought at 9:30 pm on Saturday, and he had lost a lot of blood.

“He was brought at 9:30 pm in unresponsive condition with no pulse, no blood pressure with gun-shot wounds on the chest. He had lost a lot of blood. He was shifted to the ICU where further attempts at revival were done," said Dr Niraj Uttamani.

13 Oct 2024, 08:19:48 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Baba Siddique had no enmity with anyone, says SP leader Abi Asim Azmi

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Samajwadi Pary leader Abu Asim Azmi on Saturday expressed concern over the demise of Baba Siddique's death and said that the former Maharashtra minister had no enmity with anyone.

"He was a politician but he was a very friendly person. Two accused - one from Haryana and one from UP - have been nabbed. Let's wait for the inquiry now," says Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi," said Abu Asim Azmi.

13 Oct 2024, 07:39:05 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: How NCP leader was shot dead outside son Zeeshan's office in Bandra

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: NCP leader Siddiqui was shot dead by unknown assailants in Mumbai on Saturday. Two people have been arrested so far and the search is underway to nab the third person. (Read full story to get latest updates on the story)

13 Oct 2024, 07:20:45 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Visuals from outisde NCP leader Baba Siddqique's residence

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Visuals from outside NCP leader Baba Siddique's residence in Mumbai. The NCP leader was shot dead near Nirmal Nagar in Bandra and later succumbed to bullet injuries at Lilavati Hospital.

13 Oct 2024, 06:46:02 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Siddiqui's body taken for post-mortem

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Siddiqui's body was taken for post-mortem to Cooper Hospital in Mumbai after the political leader succumbed to bullet injuries at Lilavati Hospital, late night yesterday.

13 Oct 2024, 06:40:35 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Baba Siddiqiue's murder reflects on law and order situation, says Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Shiv Sena UBT leader Baba Siddique was shot dead on Saturday night. Calling the incident a “collapse of administration, law and order", Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said, “The murder of Baba Siddiqui ji is shocking. We pray for his soul to rest in peace and send our condolences to his family and friends. This, sadly reflects on the law and order situation in Maharashtra. The complete collapse of administration, law and order."

13 Oct 2024, 06:26:19 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: ‘Total failure of government’, sas AIMIM leader Waris Pathan

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Expressing concern over the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, AIMIM leader Waris Pathan said that his demise is a personal loss for Pathan and questioned the government, “It is a very unfortunate incident and it is a personal loss for me as he was a very close friend of mine...It is a total failure of the government, they cannot provide security to their own person. What security os for the opposition?…"

13 Oct 2024, 06:11:19 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: ‘From small girls to politicians like…’, Congress leader Atul L Patil says no one is safe in the country now

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Expressing concern over the murder of Baba Siddique, Congress leader Atul L Patil said, “From small girls to politicians such as Baba Siddique, no one is safe here now. This kind of incidents are regularly happening in Maharashtra. I feel that this incident cannot happen without any political conspiracy."

13 Oct 2024, 12:53:03 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates:  Mumbai police will soon arrest third accused, says CM

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said that Mumbai police will soon arrest the third accused.

“This is an extremely unfortunate incident. Two people have been arrested. The accused are from UP and Haryana. The third accused is absconding. We have given instructions to Mumbai Police that strict action should be taken against those who take law and order into their hands. I am sure that Mumbai police will soon arrest the third accused," said CM Shinde.

13 Oct 2024, 12:47:47 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: ‘Baba Siddique had no enmity with anyone’

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi. said that Baba Siddique had no enmity with anyone. “He was a politician but he was a very friendly person. Two accused - one from Haryana and one from UP - have been nabbed. Let's wait for the inquiry now."

13 Oct 2024, 12:46:58 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: ‘From small girls to politicians, no one is safe’

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: slamming the Shinde-Fadnavis government , Congress leader Atul L Patil said that From small girls to politicians such as Baba Siddique, no one is safe. “This kind of incidents are regularly happening in Maharashtra. I feel that this incident cannot happen without any political conspiracy."

13 Oct 2024, 12:40:02 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Visuals from the spot

13 Oct 2024, 12:40:02 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Security tightened outside Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai

13 Oct 2024, 12:40:03 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: ‘Complete collapse of administration’

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray said that the murder of Baba Siddiqui ji is shocking.

“We pray for his soul to rest in peace and send our condolences to his family and friends. This, sadly reflects on the law and order situation in Maharashtra. The complete collapse of administration, law and order."

13 Oct 2024, 12:40:04 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: 'Law and order situation deteriorated'

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar said it was worrying how the law and order situation had deteriorated in Maharashtra.

13 Oct 2024, 12:40:04 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Two accused arrested

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said that two accused have been arrested. One of them is from Uttar Pradesh and the other from Haryana, while a third accused fled from the spot.

13 Oct 2024, 12:40:05 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: ‘Extremely unfortunate and condemnable.’

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar described the attack as extremely unfortunate and condemnable. 

"I was shocked on learning that he died in this incident," Pawar said, adding that he had lost a good friend and colleague. "We have lost a leader who fought for the minority community and championed secularism," said Pawar, adding that a thorough probe would be conducted into the attack.

13 Oct 2024, 12:40:05 AM IST

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: NCP leader shot dead

Baba Siddique Murder Live Updates: NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique died in hospital after being shot by three men in Mumbai's Bandra East.