Mumbai Mourns Baba Siddique’s Loss

Sara Habib
October 15, 2024
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Gunmen shot dead Baba Siddique, a prominent NCP leader, on Saturday. He was a three-time former Bandra West MLA. This raised concerns about the safety of politicians in Mumbai. Authorities are probing links to jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. This shows the threat of underworld violence that has plagued the city for decades.

Siddique's death is a reminder of a grim pattern. This shows a dark side of political rivalry linked to organized crime.

Maharashtra's deputy chief minister, Ajit Pawar, of Siddique's party, said, "I am shocked by the attack."" He called it an act of cowardice.

The Hindustan Times reported that the police arrested two suspected attackers. They were searching for a third.

Broadcaster NDTV said the two suspects claimed to be part of a gang run by Lawrence Bishnoi. He is in jail for running a crime gang behind multiple killings.

Weeks after officials upgraded Siddique's security due to death threats, the shooting occurred. It is also ahead of the elections set for later this year.

Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, who is from the same political party as Siddique, said he was shocked by the killing."Pawar stated, 'We will investigate the incident." "We will take strict action against the attackers. We will also trace the mastermind behind the attack."”

Siddique was close to some Bollywood stars. People knew him for his grand parties.

In March of this year, Mukhtar Ansari, a jailed Muslim politician, died in prison. Ansari was declared dead on March 28 at a Bandra hospital after he suffered a cardiac arrest. His family claimed that jailers were giving Ansari "slow poison," causing his death.

The tragic shooting of Baba Siddique on Saturday night has devastated the nation. Politicians and Bollywood stars are mourning his death. Several have visited his home to pay their respects. Prominent figures include Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, and others from the industry.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan canceled his Bigg Boss 18 shoot on Saturday night. He learned of the tragic death of his close friend, NCP leader Baba Siddique. Salman arrives at Lilavati Hospital to visit Baba Siddique's family. Salman's family, including Sohail Khan and Shura Khan, was seen going to his home. So were Arpita Khan Sharma and Alvira Agnihotri. Friend Iulia Vantur joined them, and they all arrived to pay their respects.

Sana Khan, a former actor, and her husband, Mufti Anas, visited Baba Siddique's home to pay their respects. Several notable figures from Bollywood attended Baba Siddique's home to offer condolences. They included Pooja Bhatt, Jay Bhanushali, Shikhar and Veer Pahariya, and MC Stan.

Conclusion

Baba Siddique's death has deeply affected Mumbai's political and entertainment communities. His tragic killing highlights the threat of violence against politicians. This disturbing reality haunts the city. As investigations unfold, links to organized crime emerge. They underscore the issue's complexity. The grief from politicians, Bollywood stars, and the public shows their deep love for Siddique. His loss will be felt by many, and the call for justice is louder than ever.

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