The Highlights:
Mumbai Police have launched a vigorous crackdown in the probe into the high-profile murder of former MLA and NCP leader Baba Siddique. Siddique was shot dead on October 12, 2024, near the office of his son in the city’s Nirmal Nagar area. The mystery surrounding the crime began to unveil as the crime branch succeeded in making several arrests in connection with the killing.
Scrap Dealer Held for Supplying Firearms
He is the latest accused in the case, a 32-year-old scrap dealer, Bhagwat Singh Om Singh, resident of Navi Mumbai, who allegedly provided the weapons used in the assassination. This is the tenth in the case as the police work towards piecing together a conspiracy that led to Siddique’s murder. Singh hailed from Udaipur, Rajasthan, and was picked up after connecting him with the shooters responsible for the fatal attack.
The significance of Singh in the case lies in the fact that he was involved in the liaison of logistics with the suspect. He is also said to have arranged the weapons for the attackers. Mumbai Police had been close on the heels of this suspect for days before finally managing to corner him and arrest him at Navi Mumbai. Singh’s arrest brings the police one step closer to the main shooter, Shivkumar Gautam, who is still leading the police in a merry chase.
Arrests Earlier And Unfolding Conspiracy
The police have arrested some of the other crucial suspects so far involved in this crime. Among them are Gurmail Baljit Singh and Dharmaraj Rajesh Kashyap, who are said to be shooters responsible for carrying out the attack. Another co-conspirator, Pravin Lonkar was earlier arrested from Pune. The conspiracy appears to be a well-organised gang of people who planned and executed the assassination, according to officials.
The police are also exploring possible motives in the case. They even include business rivalry and political rivalry. Siddique is one of the important Maharashtra politics guys who had contacts with most Bollywood stars. According to insiders, he is involved in numerous land deals and rehabilitation of slums. This may be thought to be a contract killing. But there are other motives yet to explore.
Social Media Links to Lawrence Bishnoi Gang
Police are questioning whether the suspects had any link to notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. A social media post appearing from a Bishnoi gang member pointed out the killers belonged to the gang. The entire matter went more complicated for police. The social media authorities have been called by police to obtain information about the post and if any links exist between the suspects and the gang.
One suspect, Pravin Lonkar, is suspected to have hired the shooters. Then there is his brother Shubham Lonkar who is suspected to have in-links with Lawrence Bishnoi gang. However, they are yet to catch Shubham, who is believed to have actually masterminded the attack.
Complex Investigation
The arrest seems to have given the police all-important leads into their probe as they continue to deploy multiple teams in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh to catch the remaining suspects. Much of the plot, however, remains shrouded in mystery, especially how the high-profile criminal networks, like the Bishnoi gang, could be involved in the murders.
The case has attracted much attention in and outside India, not just because of the brutal killing nature but also because of Siddique’s popularity as a political leader crossed across every type of political and entertainment nexus. With ten arrests so far, the Mumbai Police are under pressure to bring in the rest of the culprits and unravel the full scope of conspiracy.
Conclusion
As Mumbai Police continues acting on those who allegedly figure in the murder of Baba Siddique, it’s clear that such a case goes into the very heart of connections between crime syndicates and politicians. The scrap dealer’s arrest is a breakthrough; however, there’s so much work to be done by the police in bringing all the perpetrators to their knees. With growing revelations about the planning and involvement by notorious gangs, this case is hardly coming to an end.
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