Jalandhar (Punjab) [India], October 14 (ANI): In the ongoing investigation into the murder of NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) leader Baba Siddique, SSP Jalandhar Rural, Harkamalpreet Singh Khakh on Monday revealed details about the fourth accused in the case.
Siddique, who has been a three-time MLA from the Bandra West Assembly was shot dead on Saturday night. His son Zeeshan Siddique is the current MLA from Bandra East.
The murder was carried out by three shooters, one of whom, Gurmel Singh, hails from the village of Narad in Haryana's Kaithal district. The other two shooters are from Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh. Gurmel and another shooter, Dharmaraj, have already been arrested, while the third shooter, Shivkumar, remains at large.
Additionally, links to the murder case have surfaced in Jalandhar. Reports indicate that a fourth accused, identified as Mohammad Zeeshan Akhtar from the village of Shakar in Nakodar, Punjab, was involved. According to police, Akhtar was arrested by Jalandhar Rural Police in 2022 for organized crime, murder, and robbery.
Outlining the accused's criminal background, SSP Jalandhar Rural Harkamalpreet Singh Khakh while speaking to the media said, "Through media reports, we got to know in the evening that the fourth accused in the high-profile murder belongs to our area. He is a resident of Shankar village of Nakodar sub-division. He committed his first crime in 2021 wherein a case was registered against him. In this area, there are four cases against him... A total of 9 cases are registered against him. We are in constant touch with Mumbai Police and are on the same page..."
Mumbai Police Crime Branch on Sunday arrested the third accused Pravin Lonkar from Pune in connection with NCP leader Baba Siddique's murder case.
According to officials, the arrested accused, identified as Pravin Lonkar (28), is the brother of Shubham Lonkar, who is also implicated in the conspiracy. They allegedly enlisted Dharmaraj Kashyap and Shivkumar Gautam in the plot to kill Siddique, officials said.
Meanwhile, the ossification test of Dharmaraj Kashyap, an accused in the murder case of NCP leader and former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique, was conducted by Mumbai police, and it was confirmed that he is not a minor, officials said on Monday.
Siddique's last rites were performed with full state honours in Mumbai at Bada Qabrastan on Sunday.
Earlier, the accused involved in NCP leader Baba Siddique's murder revealed that Siddique's son Zeeshan was also the target of shooters.
According to Mumbai Police, the accused were given a contract to kill both Zeeshan and Baba Siddiqui. The accused claimed during interrogation that both Zeeshan and Baba Siddiqui were on the target and they were ordered to fire on anyone they found. Zeeshan Siddiqui, son of Baba Siddiqui had received threats a few days before the incident took place. (ANI)
You may also like
Three-year-old British girl dies after falling into Costa Del Sol swimming pool in 'tragic incident'
If there's a party in the evening, follow these tips for a rose-like glowing face
Striker who missed AFCON over gender row nominated for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year
West Bengal: Woman's half-charred body found in Nadia, one held
Seven of family killed in car accident in Telangana's Medak; CM expresses grief
Spain reach Nations League quarters, Ronaldo's Portugal held by Scotland
Former AAP MLA Kartar Singh Tanwar moves to HC challenging his disqualification from Assembly
Daniel Levy agrees to meeting as Tottenham fans given hope on 'misguided' ticket price plan
National Lottery winner urged to come forward with winning £3.6million Set for Life ticket
Odisha Police busts fake call centre in Bhubaneswar, six held
Prince William issues defiant message to critics as he's quizzed in new ITV documentary
Renukaswamy murder case: Actor Darshan submits plea in Karnataka HC seeking bail
Keir Starmer has given huge clue on what fishing rights he'd give away to EU
Brexit fishing betrayal is even worse than it already seems for this simple reason
Fishermen warn Keir Starmer industry will 'collapse' as he won't rule out Brexit betrayal
Thomas Tuchel's awkward meeting with England star as German is announced
Keir Starmer is desperate for one thing - and it will terrify fishing communities
Xbox Partner Preview showcase start time, how to watch and everything announced so far
Arsenal ticket storm goes on but Emirates Stadium redevelopment hint offers new hope
How Chelsea have handled 'irreversible toxicity' ticket price warning amid Stamford Bridge plans