Ossification Test Confirms Kashyap Is Not Minor

An ossification test confirmed that Dharmaraj Kashyap, an accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, is not a minor, contradicting claims made by his lawyer. The test, which assesses bone maturity to estimate age, led the court to remand Kashyap to police custody until October 21. Siddique was shot dead by assailants in Bandra, and two other suspects, Gurmail Baljit Singh and Pravin Lonkar, have also been arrested in connection with the crime. The investigation points to a conspiracy involving the Lonkar brothers and other individuals linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Despite the ossification test being a common method for age determination, its accuracy has been questioned in previous Supreme Court rulings. The case continues to unfold as authorities search for additional suspects, including an accomplice who remains at large.