Latest LIVE: Body of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui taken to Mumbai’s Cooper Hospital for post-mortem

Baba Siddiqui (file image)

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The tragic demise of Baba Siddique is shocking and saddening: Rahul Gandhi

On the assassination of Baba Siddique, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi tweeted: ‘The tragic demise of Baba Siddique ji is shocking and saddening. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. This horrific incident exposes the complete breakdown of law and order in Maharashtra. The government must take responsibility and justice must prevail’

8:54 am

Police confirm Lawrence Bishnoi’s involvement in Baba Siddique’s murder: reports

Police have confirmed the involvement of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, according to reports. It is also reported that Siddique’s son, MLA Zeeshan, is not allowing the autopsy of his father’s body.

8:52 am

Serious indictment of the crumbling law and order: Congress on the murder of Baba Siddique

The Congress said the killing of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique is a serious indictment of the crumbling law and order situation in Maharashtra and demanded a thorough and transparent probe into the incident. The shocking incident prompted the opposition to question the law and order situation in the state, where assembly elections are expected to be held next month. In a post on

8:43 am

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath holds Janta Darbar at Gorakhnath Temple

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath holds Janta Darbar at Gorakhnath Temple. The CM listened to people’s grievances and also issued instructions to the officials to resolve their issues.

8:31 am

Security was beefed up outside the residence of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

Security has been tightened outside Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s residence on Malabar Hill in Mumbai following the shooting incident of NCP leader Baba Siddique.

8:24 am

Restoration work is being carried out at Ponneri-Kavarappettai railway stations of Chennai division

Restoration work is underway at Ponneri-Kavarappettai railway stations of Chennai division where 12 to 13 coaches of the Mysuru-Darbhanga Express derailed after colliding with a goods train on Friday evening. There were no casualties, but 19 people were injured.

8:15 am

Kerala government officials need CM’s approval for official visits: Raj Bhavan

The Kerala Raj Bhavan clarified that government officials will still be welcome at the governor’s residence, but they must take permission from the chief minister for official business. This clarification came after Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s recent comments about officers visiting Raj Bhavan without prior permission from the CM.

8:14 am

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde vows strict action after murder of Baba Siddique, 2 arrested

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has vowed strict action against those responsible for taking the law into their own hands, following the murder of former state minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique. Siddique was shot dead by unknown assailants in Mumbai on Saturday evening. CM Shinde called the incident ‘extremely unfortunate’ and told the media that two suspects have been arrested, of which one is still at large. He further expressed confidence that the remaining suspect would be apprehended soon.

8:12 am

Body of Baba Siddiqui taken to Cooper Hospital in Mumbai for autopsy

This morning, police shifted the body of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique to Cooper Hospital for post-mortem. Siddique, 66, was fatally shot by three assailants in Mumbai on Saturday.

First publication: October 13, 2024 | 8:10 am IST