Intrigue in Mumbai: The High-Profile Assassination of Baba Siddique

A Mumbai court has remanded Pravin Lonkar for police custody until October 21, in connection with the killing of former NCP leader Baba Siddique. Accusations against Lonkar include enlisting shooters who attacked Siddique. Allegations are linked to political rivalry and a notorious gangster, Lawrence Bishnoi.

A third individual has been apprehended in connection with the high-profile murder of former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique. Pravin Lonkar, detained from Pune, has been remanded to police custody until October 21 by a Mumbai court.

Lonkar's arrest follows allegations that he enlisted gunmen in the assassination, an act connected to his brother's ties with incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The court heard these claims while the prosecution argued that Lonkar must be interrogated further.

The slaying occurred in Mumbai's Bandra area on Saturday night, with possible motives including political rivalry. Baba Siddique was a revered political figure noted for his humanitarian efforts during the pandemic.

(With inputs from agencies.)