Mumbai, 12, October 2024: In a shocking incident, Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader, was shot at in Mumbai’s Bandra East on Saturday evening. The shooting occurred outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddiqui’s office near Colgate ground in Nirmal Nagar.
Siddique, who was previously associated with the Indian National Congress, had joined the NCP in February 2024. He was admitted to Lilavati Hospital and his condition was being closely monitored where he was declared dead.
Details of the Incident:
- Time of Incident- Saturday evening
- Location- Outside Zeeshan Siddiqui’s office in Nirmal Nagar, Bandra East
- Number of Shots Fired- 2-3 rounds
- Investigation- Underway, with police teams rushed to the area
The motive behind the shooting is still unclear, and further details are awaited. This incident has sent shockwaves across the political fraternity.
Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique:
Baba Siddique was a seasoned politician who held various positions, including Minister of State for Food & Civil Supplies, Labour, and FDA in the Maharashtra Government. He has been a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for three consecutive terms from the Vandre West Vidhan Sabha Constituency.
Arunima Banerji