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5mo ago

Zeeshan Siddique Faces Fresh Death Threats With ₹10 Crore Ransom Demand

Mumbai Police investigate emails claiming ties to 'D-company,' warning the NCP leader of a fate similar to his slain father, Baba Siddique.

NCP leader Baba Siddique son and NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique interacts with the media after meeting with Joint Commissioner of Police, at Crime Branch office, CP office, in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, Jan 9.
NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique, son of Baba Siddique.
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Overview

  • Zeeshan Siddique, son of assassinated former minister Baba Siddique, received multiple threatening emails over the past three days demanding ₹10 crore.
  • The emails, allegedly from a 'D-company' member, warned of killing Zeeshan in the same manner as his father if the ransom was not paid.
  • Mumbai Police and Bandra Police have launched an investigation, recorded Zeeshan's statement, and are preparing to register an FIR under MCOCA.
  • Zeeshan Siddique currently has 'Y' category security, which is under regular review following sustained threats since his father's murder in October 2024.
  • Baba Siddique’s killing has been linked to organized crime, with a 4,500-page chargesheet filed against 26 accused and ongoing probes into extortion and redevelopment-linked motives.