Key Suspect in Baba Siddique Murder Claims Pakistani Gangster Aided Escape
Fugitive Zeeshan Akhtar's viral video alleges assistance from notorious gangster Shehzad Bhatti, as police investigate claims and trace his last known location.
- Zeeshan Akhtar, a prime suspect in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, appeared in a viral video claiming he fled India with help from Pakistani gangster Shehzad Bhatti.
- The video, now under police investigation, alleges Bhatti facilitated Akhtar's escape and secured asylum for him in a country outside Asia.
- Mumbai Crime Branch last traced Akhtar and co-conspirator Shubham Lonkar to Nainital, Uttarakhand, in September 2024, but their movements remain untracked since.
- Authorities are analyzing the video's authenticity and investigating its origins, while Bhatti confirmed his involvement and referred to Akhtar as a 'brother.'
- The murder of Baba Siddique on October 12, 2024, was allegedly orchestrated by gangster Anmol Bishnoi to assert dominance in Mumbai, with 26 individuals charged so far.
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