Baba Siddiqui, leader of NCP Ajit Pawar group and former minister of Maharashtra government, has been killed in Mumbai. Attackers fired 3 rounds outside his son's office near Kherwadi Signal in Bandra. Baba was hit by 2 to 3 bullets in his stomach. He was then immediately admitted to Lilavati Hospital, but he succumbed.
According to the information, Baba Siddiqui left the office at around 9.15 pm. He was bursting crackers near his office when the firing took place. Just then, three people came out of a car. All three had handkerchiefs tied over their mouths. He fired three rounds at Baba Siddiqui.
An associate of Baba Siddiqui was shot in the leg. After this another bullet hit Siddiqui. Baba Siddiqui fell due to the bullet. People immediately took him to Lilavati Hospital. On receiving the information, the police reached the spot. There is also news that the police have detained two people.
The cause of the attack is not yet clear. CM Eknath Shinde said – two accused have been caught. One of these is from UP and the other from Haryana. While the third accused is absconding. The accused will not be released.
Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis reached the hospital as soon as he got the information about the incident. Ajit Pawar has also canceled all his programs. They are reaching Mumbai.
A crowd gathered outside Lilavati Hospital. Baba Siddiqui was admitted to this hospital.
Baba Siddiqui who ended the 5 year old rivalry between Salman and Shah Rukh Baba Siddiqui is also known for ending the five-year-old rivalry between Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. After a fight at Katrina Kaif's birthday party in 2008, the two became enemies. Both had stopped talking to each other.
In 2013, Baba Siddiqui invited both of them to his Iftar party. Here Shahrukh and Salman came face to face after a long time. In this party, the two hugged and ended the five-year-old enmity.
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8 minutes ago
Aditya Thackeray said- Law and order has collapsed in the state
Aditya Thackeray said- The killing of Baba Siddiqui is very shocking. We pray for the repose of his soul and extend our condolences to his family and friends.
Unfortunately, this raises questions about the law and order situation in Maharashtra. Administration, law and order has completely collapsed.
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A picture of the scene; A bullet is seen below
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15 days ago, Siddiqui said his life was in danger
According to the information, Baba Siddiqui had said 15 days ago that his life was in danger. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was informed about this. After this he was given Y category security by the central government.
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Shiv Sena Uddhav faction leader said- Government failed to create law and order
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Mumbai Congress said – Our condolences to Siddiqui's family
Mumbai Congress said in an ex-post that we are deeply saddened by the demise of Baba Siddiqui. His dedication to people will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with Siddiqui's family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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Sanjay Dutt reached Lilavati Hospital
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis reached Lilavati Hospital
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Dawood threatened to make a film 'Ek Tha MLA'
Baba Siddiqui is often called the bridge between Bollywood and the underworld. Sanjay Dutt and Baba are close friends. He is also accused of being associated with Dawood Ibrahim's D Company.
However, according to news published in Saamna, there was a dispute between Baba Siddiqui and Ahmed Langda, close to Dawood, over a piece of land in Mumbai. After this Chhota Shakeel threatened Baba to stay away from this matter. Baba complained about this to Mumbai Police after which Ahmed Langda was arrested under Makoka.
It is also said that Dawood threatened Baba over the phone, upset with this, saying that I will talk to Ram Gopal Varma and make your film 'Ek Tha MLA'.
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Bollywood celebrities attend Baba's Iftar party
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In 2013 Dawood threatened Baba
In the year 2013 underworld don Dawood called Baba and threatened that I will talk to Ram Gopal Varma and make your film 'Ek Tha MLA'! There was a dispute between Baba Siddiqui and Ahmed Langra, who was considered close to Dawood, over a piece of land in Mumbai.
After this Chhota Shakeel threatened Baba to stay away from this matter, otherwise the result will not be good. Baba complained about this to the Mumbai police. Taking the matter seriously, the police arrested Ahmed Langra and booked him.
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