Baba Siddique, a significant political figure in Maharashtra, was assassinated in Mumbai, igniting debates on security flaws while the motive remains unknown.
Tragic Assassination Sparks Political Turmoil in India
Tragic Assassination Sparks Political Turmoil in India
Senior politician Baba Siddique fatally shot in Mumbai under unclear motives with security criticism on the rise.
Indian politician Baba Siddique, aged 66, was tragically gunned down in Mumbai, close to his son's office, who is also politically active. This shocking incident has resulted in the arrest of two suspects, with police actively seeking a third individual. The motive behind the assassination remains elusive, although rumors link the suspects to a gang led by notorious criminal Lawrence Bishnoi, currently imprisoned for multiple high-profile crimes, including the 2022 murder of Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala.
Siddique, a significant player in Maharashtra politics and a recent defector from India's leading opposition party, Congress, to the National Congress Party (NCP), was campaigning ahead of upcoming state legislative polls. His assassination has raised serious questions regarding security provisions in the city. Noteworthily, Siddique's security had been recently upgraded following several death threats.
Maharashtra's deputy chief minister, Ajit Pawar, expressed profound shock over this violent act, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. The timing of the crime, amidst heightened security due to a major Hindu festival, has fueled criticism from opposition parties towards the government's apparent security lapse. In response, the state government has vowed a thorough investigation to uncover the truth behind this audacious attack, echoing rising public concerns demanding accountability.
Siddique, a significant player in Maharashtra politics and a recent defector from India's leading opposition party, Congress, to the National Congress Party (NCP), was campaigning ahead of upcoming state legislative polls. His assassination has raised serious questions regarding security provisions in the city. Noteworthily, Siddique's security had been recently upgraded following several death threats.
Maharashtra's deputy chief minister, Ajit Pawar, expressed profound shock over this violent act, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. The timing of the crime, amidst heightened security due to a major Hindu festival, has fueled criticism from opposition parties towards the government's apparent security lapse. In response, the state government has vowed a thorough investigation to uncover the truth behind this audacious attack, echoing rising public concerns demanding accountability.
