High-Profile Assassination of Baba Siddique Sparks Political Outcry in Mumbai

Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique's murder has launched a multifaceted police investigation, delving into business rivalries and other motives. The incident has raised questions about Mumbai's law and order, garnering condemnation from political leaders. Siddique, known for his Bollywood connections, was shot in Bandra, prompting a forensic probe and arrest of suspects.

The stunning murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique has set off a sprawling police investigation, examining various potential motives, ranging from a potential contract killing to business disputes and threats connected to slum rehabilitation projects.

Siddique, a former Congressman who joined the NCP earlier this year, was a well-known figure in Bollywood and praised for his contributions during the pandemic. He was shot outside his son Zeeshan Siddique's office in Mumbai's Bandra area, highlighting the city's volatile political climate.

The killing has prompted oppositional backlash questioning the current government's capacity to maintain public safety, with high-profile figures arrest, and ongoing efforts to capture the third suspect in the premeditated attack.

(With inputs from agencies.)