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The murder of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai has sent shockwaves through the city, raising concerns about the potential involvement of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. While police are investigating the authenticity of a social media post claiming responsibility for the attack, two suspects arrested at the crime scene have confessed to their affiliation with the Bishnoi gang, further fueling speculation about the motive behind the killing.
The incident occurred on Saturday night when Siddique was ambushed by three assailants near his son's office in Bandra. The former Maharashtra minister was shot multiple times and rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police have recovered two pistols and 28 rounds of ammunition from the accused, indicating a pre-meditated attack.
Sources close to the investigation reveal that the pistol used in the shooting was sent to the accused via a prepaid courier service, suggesting careful planning and a potential connection to a larger network. While initial plans to attack Siddique during Ganeshotsav were thwarted, the assailants had reportedly made multiple attempts to target him in the past. The Mumbai Police are coordinating with law enforcement agencies in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana to gather information and track down any potential accomplices.
The Bishnoi gang has gained notoriety for its involvement in numerous criminal activities, including murder, extortion, and poaching. The group's leader, Lawrence Bishnoi, currently incarcerated in Tihar Jail, has publicly declared his intention to kill actor Salman Khan. This animosity stems from a 1998 incident where Khan was accused of poaching blackbucks, considered sacred by the Bishnoi community. Bishnoi, in a 2023 interview, asserted that his sole aim is to kill Khan, demanding an apology and a visit to their community temple.
Khan’s security has been significantly heightened following the alleged involvement of the Bishnoi gang in Siddique’s murder. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have been deployed at his residence, and police presence has been reinforced throughout the surrounding area. This heightened security reflects the seriousness of the threat posed by the Bishnoi gang and the ongoing investigations into their potential role in the incident. The murder of Baba Siddique and the alleged involvement of Lawrence Bishnoi raise serious questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement and the ability to control organized crime in India. The case is expected to be a long and complex investigation, with authorities determined to bring those responsible for Siddique’s death to justice.
The ongoing investigation has shed light on the intricate connections between the Bishnoi gang and other criminal elements. The suspects arrested in Siddique’s murder, Karnail Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap, have been linked to the Bishnoi gang through their confessions. The use of a prepaid courier service for delivering the murder weapon further highlights the organized nature of the operation and the extent to which the gang operates across state lines. The case has also brought to the forefront the history of conflict between Lawrence Bishnoi and Salman Khan, with numerous threats issued against the actor over the years. This long-standing feud has been fueled by the 1998 blackbuck poaching case and has culminated in Bishnoi’s open declaration of his intention to kill Khan.
The murder of Baba Siddique is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by organized crime and the need for effective law enforcement strategies to combat these threats. The ongoing investigation, with its focus on the Bishnoi gang and its alleged connection to the murder, promises to be a complex and challenging case. Authorities face the task of not only bringing those responsible for Siddique’s death to justice but also ensuring that the ongoing threat posed by Lawrence Bishnoi and his gang is effectively neutralized.