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BREAKING: Former Minister Shot Dead 

A former Minister for State has been shot dead, NEWS WEEK NIGERIA reports.

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Former Minister Shot Dead

 

 

A former Minister for State has been shot dead, NEWS WEEK NIGERIA reports.

 

Baba Siddique, a 66-year-old former Maharashtra state minister, was shot dead on Saturday outside his son’s office in Mumbai.

 

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The shocking murder has rocked the political landscape just weeks ahead of crucial state elections.

 

Police are investigating the involvement of a notorious crime syndicate in the attack, with two suspects already in custody. Authorities are still searching for a third individual believed to be connected to the murder. The arrested suspects have reportedly claimed ties to a gang led by Lawrence Bishnoi, a well-known criminal currently imprisoned for orchestrating several killings.

 

Siddique, who was a prominent local lawmaker, was shot multiple times in the chest, according to Indian media reports. Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, a member of Siddique’s political party, expressed his deep shock over the incident, calling it a “cowardly attack.”

 

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“The incident will be thoroughly investigated, and severe action will be taken against the attackers,” Pawar stated. “The mastermind behind this attack will also be tracked down.”

 

The attack follows heightened security measures for Siddique after he received death threats in recent weeks. The timing of the murder, just ahead of the upcoming elections, has raised concerns over the potential motives behind the killing.

 

Siddique was known not only for his political influence but also for his close connections to Bollywood stars and hosting high-profile parties. His murder has sent shockwaves through both political and social circles in Maharashtra.

 

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The incident is reminiscent of a similar high-profile assassination in 2023, when politician Atiq Ahmad was shot dead during a live television broadcast in Uttar Pradesh. Ahmad, who faced over 100 criminal charges, was killed alongside his brother while under police escort.

 

The investigation into Siddique’s murder is ongoing, with authorities promising swift justice.

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