Late into the night, a large crowd assembled outside Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, chanting slogans and demanding justice for Baba Siddique, a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) who succumbed to gunshot wounds on Saturday night.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Outside visuals from Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital where NCP leader Baba Siddique succumbed to bullet injuries.
Two people related to the firing of NCP leader Baba Siddique have been taken into custody and according to Mumbai Police, a 9.9 MM pistol was used… pic.twitter.com/WaUYmtHD73— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2024
According to reports, the incident took place between 9:15 and 9:20 PM near Ram Mandir, where Siddique was seen bursting firecrackers.
As per reports, three individuals emerged from a vehicle with their faces concealed, opening fire with a 9.9 mm pistol. Siddique was struck in the chest and stomach, collapsing immediately from his injuries.
बाबा सिद्दीकी पर 6 राउंड फायरिंग की गई जिसमें एक गोली उनकी कार तो 4 शरीर में लगी!#babasiddique#BabaSiddiqui
pic.twitter.com/g0xBbJXAkS— VaSiD YaaRaa (@mr_yaaraa) October 12, 2024
Siddique was immediately taken to Lilavati Hospital, but despite the medical team’s efforts, he did not survive.
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Lilavati Hospital #BabaSiddique#MumbaiPolice#Maharashtrapic.twitter.com/0j02r1GBmh— I-N-D-I-A (@INDIA_ALLAINCE) October 12, 2024
In response to the shooting, the Mumbai Police have arrested two individuals linked to the attack. Preliminary investigations suggest that one suspect is from Uttar Pradesh, while the other hails from Haryana.
Baba Siddique firing | Additional CP Paramjit Singh Dahiya says, "Around 9:30 pm this incident happened in #Mumbai’s #NirmalNagar. #BabaSiddique was admitted to #LilavatiHospital after this incident. #MumbaiPolice have arrested two accused. Crime Branch Mumbai is investigating… pic.twitter.com/W34i7FWMrY
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Authorities are currently pursuing a third suspect who remains at large.
Baba Siddique Shot Dead In Bandra: First Visual Of Suspect Surfaces#BabaSiddique#ShotDead#Mumbai#Bandra#NCP#AjitPawarpic.twitter.com/a4NBqlRk6a
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has condemned the attack, promising rigorous action against those responsible. "Two accused have been apprehended, and one suspect is still on the run. No one can take law and order into their own hands," he stated. Shinde has instructed Mumbai Police to expedite efforts to capture the remaining suspect and ensure justice for Siddique.
As per CM Eknath Shinde 2 Suspect Has been Arrested by Mumbai Police
But I would say This is totally Failure OF Law and Order OF Maharashtra Government. #BabaSiddique#MumbaiPolice#Maharashtrapic.twitter.com/lDePQE9Xxj— Aarti___ (@cristty__) October 12, 2024
Mumbai: NCP Leader Baba Siddique Shot At Bandra, Admitted To Lilavati Hospital
In the wake of this incident, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has canceled all his scheduled programs for Sunday and is expected to return to Mumbai shortly. Additionally, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has arrived at Lilavati Hospital to assess the situation.