The late Baba Siddique, an ex-Maharashtra minister and senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader, was buried with full state honors at the Bada Qabrastan, Mumbai. There is horror and shock in the political landscape over the sad demise of Siddique as various leaders expressed grief and terror against the incident.
The target shooting occurred on October 12, 2024, and it claimed the life of a former Maharashtra minister, Baba Siddique, a man of the people and a friend of many Bollywood co-conspirators like Salman Khan, hence generating a publicity turmoil. The Mumbai police have since embarked on an exhaustive investigation and arrested two persons. The arrested ones, Gurmail Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap, with origin from the northern states, were arrested after conducting a recce of Siddique’s residence and office before the attack.
The funeral of Siddique was held in the shadow of law and order because of the nature of his assassination and then public hysteria; it was attended by several political figures, top celebrities, and the state administration, who expressed an unbelievable sense of disbelief and shock. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde along with his Deputy Ajit Pawar and many senior political figures were present in paying their last tribute. “The incident is painful and condemnable,” Ajit Pawar condemned in disbelief over the brutal execution.
Bollywood celebrities were present amidst a multitude at the funeral, thus reflecting on Siddique’s influence in both political and entertainment circles. With Salman Khan, members of the family, and colleagues from the industry, they offered their respect before the final rites in Siddique’s residence. The state government awarded Siddique with state honors and a state funeral in recognition of Siddique’s contributions to the state of Maharashtra.
Murder Investigation and Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Involvement
The investigation into Siddique’s murder has turned ominous, with the tracks leading to Lawrence Bishnoi, a goon with notoriety for criminal activities throughout India. Police have made no credible evade touchdown conjoining the dots, and reports did indeed suggest that the gang might have executed the assassination if initial claims from the members of the gang were right. The shooters reportedly arrested had been in Mumbai for a few months and procured the weapon just before the commission of the act.
The Maharashtra police are working with other law enforcement agencies to identify the other candidate behind the shooting. The incident has thrown the entire state of Maharashtra into yet another ruckus, with power elusively divided among different political parties issuing political blame on the mediocre administration for not putting up enough effort to prevent the high-profile crimes.
Legacy of Baba Siddique
Siddique, 60, was a heavyweight in Maharashtra’s political world-a three-time MLA from the Bandra West constituency. Siddique, known for his modesty and ability to reach people of all social strata, was a very influential person for the development of his constituency and highly regarded by his comrades. His legacy will be as a man who worked closely with the common day man and the elite.
Siddique’s death leaves a significant void in the NCP and Maharashtra politics. The investigation into his murder continues as the state grapples with ensuring justice for a leader who impacted many lives.
