The Congress on Saturday (October 12, 2024), stated the killing of Nationalist Congress Get together (NCP) chief Baba Siddique is a critical indictment of the “crumbling” legislation and order state of affairs in Maharashtra and demanded an intensive and clear investigation into the incident.
Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was shot useless by three males in Mumbai’s Bandra space on Saturday (October 12, 2024). Two of the assailants have been arrested, in response to officers.
Baba Siddique homicide updates (October 13, 2024)
The stunning incident prompted the opposition to query the legislation and order state of affairs within the state, the place meeting elections are anticipated to be held subsequent month.
In a submit on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated the tragic demise of Siddique is stunning past phrases.
“On this hour of grief, I supply my deepest condolences to his household, buddies and supporters,” he stated.
“Justice have to be ensured, and the current Maharashtra Govt should order an intensive and clear investigation. The culprits have to be delivered to e-book on the earliest. Accountability is paramount,” Kharge stated.
Congress normal secretary in-charge organisation Okay.C. Venugopal stated, “Shocked, surprised and outraged on the killing of Baba Siddique ji. Siddique ji served the individuals with dedication and labored arduous to protect communal concord. His passing away is an enormous loss to the individuals of Mumbai and Maharashtra.” This incident is a critical indictment of the crumbling legislation and order state of affairs in Maharashtra, Venugopal stated on X.
Siddique had on a number of events intimated the authorities in regards to the menace to his life and he suffered regardless of being underneath Y-plus safety, he stated.
“That this capturing came about on the street, in the midst of bustling markets, exhibits that criminals now not worry the legislation in Maharashtra. Even leaders of the ruling alliance should not protected within the coronary heart of its capital any extra. The ruling regime should reply – when senior public figures aren’t protected, how will the peculiar citizen really feel protected right this moment?” Venugopal stated.
Congress’ media and publicity division head Pawan Khera stated on X, “Shocked past phrases to listen to in regards to the homicide of Baba Siddique. I had first met him in 1999, with Shri Sunil Dutt. His going away is a private loss.” Siddique (66), a former Congressman, was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital however succumbed to accidents.
He was attacked outdoors his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique’s workplace close to Colgate floor in Nirmal Nagar, Bandra East, police stated.
Siddique had represented Bandra (West) seat 3 times within the Meeting. A distinguished Muslim chief from Mumbai, he was additionally recognized to be near a number of Bollywood stars.
Printed – October 13, 2024 07:18 am IST