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Crime
Former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique Fatally Shot in Mumbai
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🗓 14 Oct 2026, 03:03 AM
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Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai on Tuesday, according to police. The incident has sparked grief from political leaders Ajit Pawar and Praful Patel.
Police in Mumbai confirmed that former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was shot dead at a location in the city on Tuesday. The exact circumstances of the shooting are still under investigation, but authorities have said that the incident was deliberate.
The Mumbai Police have launched a probe into the murder and have requested the public to come forward with any information that could help identify the assailants. No suspect has been named yet.
Political leaders have expressed their sorrow over the loss. Ajit Pawar, a senior politician, posted a message of condolence, while Praful Patel also shared his grief on social media.
The murder of a former minister has raised concerns about security for public figures in the region, though no immediate threats have been reported.
The Mumbai Police have launched a probe into the murder and have requested the public to come forward with any information that could help identify the assailants. No suspect has been named yet.
Political leaders have expressed their sorrow over the loss. Ajit Pawar, a senior politician, posted a message of condolence, while Praful Patel also shared his grief on social media.
The murder of a former minister has raised concerns about security for public figures in the region, though no immediate threats have been reported.