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Mumbai Police Unravel Complex Plot Behind Baba Siddique's Murder

The investigation reveals a web of contract killers, logistical support, and firearms sourced from Rajasthan in the high-profile case.

  • Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister, was shot dead on October 12 near his son's office in Bandra East, Mumbai.
  • Three gunmen, including the main shooter Shivkumar Gautam who remains at large, practiced firing at a secluded spot near a waterfall in Raigad district before the murder.
  • The firearms used in the murder were sourced from Rajasthan by two accused, Ram Kanoujia and Bhagwat Singh Om Singh.
  • Police have arrested ten individuals so far, with Bhagwat Singh Om Singh being the latest, who helped procure and transport the weapons.
  • Investigators are exploring multiple motives, including contract killing and business rivalry, while facing challenges due to misleading information from the accused.
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