Police said that the accused had thrown this black bag. A pistol and some documents were recovered from the bag. Also, the police suspect that the pistol found in the bag was used in the murder. Police have confiscated the bag and the recovered items.
How did the murder happen?
Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddiqui was leaving his office late on the night of 12 October with his son and Congress MLA from Bandra East Zeeshan Siddiqui. Baba Siddiqui was shot simultaneously by 3 shooters in Bandra. He was taken to Lilavati Hospital, but Baba Siddiqui could not be saved.
Zeeshan Siddiqui on target
After the murder of former minister Baba Siddiqui, it came to light that not only Baba Siddiqui but his son Zeeshan Siddiqui could also be the target of the attackers. Father Baba Siddiqui and son Zeeshan were about to go home from office together, but Zeeshan Siddiqui got a call after which he stayed in the office and Baba Siddiqui went home alone and was shot at.
Police took action
After the death of Baba Siddiqui, the police have so far arrested two accused, while the third accused is still absconding. The name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi is coming to light in this case. A post went viral the day after the murder of Baba Siddiqui. This post was made by a person named Shubhu Lonkar on Facebook and said that whoever helps Salman Khan and Dawood Ibrahim should keep his account fine.
Did Baba Siddiqui help Dawood Ibrahim?
The post also said that Baba Siddiqui had helped Dawood Ibrahim. Baba Siddiqui was very close to actor Salman Khan. Lawrence Bishnoi's name was also written along with the hashtag at the end of the post. The post was finally tagged with Lawrence Bishnoi Group, Anmol Bishnoi, Ankit Bhadu Sherewala.