Overview

• 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.