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Indian politician Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai
An Indian politician has been shot lifeless within the business capital, Mumbai.
Gunmen opened fireplace on Baba Siddique, 66, close to the workplace of his son, who can also be a politician, in line with native media reviews.
Two individuals have been arrested in reference to the killing.
Siddique, a former native minister, was a senior determine within the politics of Maharashtra state, which is anticipated to carry legislative polls subsequent month.
In February he defected from Congress, India’s fundamental opposition get together and joined the unrelated regional Nationalist Congress Celebration (NCP), which is a part of the governing coalition of the BJP.
Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, from the identical get together as Siddique, stated he was shocked by the “cowardly assault”.
Siddique was recognized for lavish events and for shut ties to Bollywood superstars.
The taking pictures occurred with excessive safety in place because of a serious Hindu competition within the metropolis.
Opposition events have criticised the federal government, saying there was a serious lapse in safety. The state authorities has promised an intensive inquiry.
Although two suspects have been taken into custody, the motive isn’t clear. Police are looking for a 3rd suspect.
Some Indian media report the suspects have stated they have been from a gang run by infamous legal Lawrence Bishnoi.
Bishnoi is at the moment in jail in reference to a number of high-profile circumstances. He has additionally been linked to the homicide of Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala in 2022
The taking pictures got here weeks after Siddique’s safety element was upgraded following dying threats.
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