NCP Leader Baba Siddique Shot Dead in Mumbai

Baba Siddique, a senior politician from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and former Maharashtra minister, was tragically shot dead in Mumbai outside his son's office. Two suspects linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang have been arrested, and the police are actively searching for a third suspect involved in the murder. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has urged against politicizing the incident, emphasizing the focus on justice. The murder has raised concerns about political violence and gang activity ahead of the upcoming state elections. Celebrities like Salman Khan have visited Siddique's residence to pay their respects. In response to the incident, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Maharashtra government's handling of law and order, demanding accountability and justice.