Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique passed away on Saturday, October 12, following a tragic incident in Bandra, Mumbai. According to reports, Siddique was shot multiple times by two bike-borne assailants outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office. Witnesses stated that three shots were fired during the attack. Siddique was immediately rushed to Lilavati Hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the city and through the political and local communities. Meanwhile, police authorities have begun their investigation into the attack.
Soon after the shocking news of Baba Siddique's death surfaced, actor Sanjay Dutt reached Lilavati Hospital in Bandra. Reportedly, Salman halted the shoot of the Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 18 to visit the hospital. Baba Siddique shared a close bond with both the actors.
Salman Khan halts today's Bigg Boss shoot midway after hearing the news of Baba Siddique's death. He is now heading to Lilavati Hospital from the set. #BabaSiddique
— Vijay Upadhayay (@UpadhayayaVijay) October 12, 2024
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मुंबई में NCP नेता बाबा सिद्दीकी की हत्या, लीलावती हॉस्पिटल से निकले संजय दत्त !! पत्रकारों के सवाल पूछने पर नहीं दिया कोई जवाब !! #ViralVideo#Mumbaipic.twitter.com/ns1GDTFEEU
— MANOJ SHARMA LUCKNOW UP (@ManojSh28986262) October 12, 2024
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Actor and Sonakshi Sinha's husband Zaheer Iqbal's father was also spotted outside the hospital. He was the first ones to arrive at the hospital to check up on Baba Siddique.
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When Baba Siddique Reunited Warring Shah Rukh & Salman Khan At His Iftaar Bash
Baba Siddique's Bollywood connection
Every year, Baba Siddique hosted an Iftaar party in Mumbai and several Bollywood and TV celebrities graced the bash. While Salman always made it a point to attend the party with his family members, Shah Rukh was seen in the 2022 dinner bash.
Baba Siddique is also known for his involvement in various social causes and philanthropic work. He also makes headlines for attending parties and events hosted by B-Town celebrities.