Mumbai: The murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique has taken a shocking turn with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claiming responsibility for the crime. According to sources, the two suspects arrested in connection with the killing have revealed that they belong to the Bishnoi gang, which has been threatening Bollywood star Salman Khan over his infamous 1998 black buck hunting case.
Baba Siddique, a prominent politician from the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party, was shot dead in Bandra on October 12, 2024. The police have formed four special teams to probe the case, suspecting it to be a contract killing. The investigation is ongoing from two angles - one involving the Bishnoi gang and another related to a slum rehabilitation case.
Key Developments in the Case
Two Arrested: Gurmail Baljit Singh, 23, from Haryana and Dharamraj Kashyap, 19, from Uttar Pradesh, have been arrested, while the third accused remains on the run.
Recce and Planning: The arrested suspects claimed to have conducted a recce of the shooting spot in Bandra East for nearly a month.
Death Threat: Sources close to the victim claim Baba Siddique received a death threat 15 days ago and was given 'Y' category security cover.
Bishnoi Gang's Involvement: The gang's involvement is suspected due to Baba Siddique's proximity to Salman Khan, who has been on their "target list".