Only one constable was with Baba Siddique when he was shot: Mumbai police

Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai, investigation underway, suspects apprehended, possible gang involvement probed.

Only one constable was accompanying NCP leader Baba Siddique when he was shot dead in Mumbai's Bandra area on October 12 by three persons who took cover of Dussehra fireworks to open fire, a police official said on Monday (October 14, 2024).

Six rounds were fired on Siddique, two of which hit the 66-year-old former Maharashtra minister on the chest, outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique's office in Nirmal Nagar between 9.15 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. on Saturday (October 12, 2024).

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The Congress-turned-NCP leader, who police said was provided non-categorised security, was rushed to Lilavati Hospital where he was declared dead by doctors.

Non-categorised security, under which Siddique was given three constables, is provided as per the individual's threat perception, the official added.

Two constables on security duty were relieved in the evening and only one personnel was with Siddique when he was leaving for Bandra West from his son's office on the fateful night, the official pointed out.

When the assailants opened fire, several persons in the congested area thought it was sounds of firecrackers going off as part of Dussehra and Goddess Durga idol immersion processions, as per police.