An Indian politician who had shut ties to Bollywood stars has been shot useless in Mumbai weeks earlier than a state election.
Baba Siddique, who was identified for throwing lavish events, was shot a number of occasions outdoors his son’s workplace within the nation’s monetary capital on Saturday night, police stated.
The 66-year-old was taken to Lilavati Hospital however couldn’t be saved.
Two suspected attackers have been arrested, whereas police are looking for one other, India’s Press Belief information company reported.
Two suspects claimed they had been a part of a criminal offense gang that has carried out a number of killings previously, TV station NDTV stated.
Whereas Mr Siddique had been related to the Indian Nationwide Congress social gathering for many years, he joined the Nationalist Congress Get together (NCP) in February of this 12 months.
He was a member of the legislative meeting within the state of Maharashtra for 3 consecutive phrases, starting in 1999.
He additionally served as a minister.
Elections in Maharashtra are attributable to be held subsequent month.
Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister, stated the killing of his NCP colleague could be “completely investigated” and “strict motion” taken in opposition to the attackers.
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Mr Pawar stated 5 groups have been dispatched to varied states to research the homicide of Mr Siddique, The Occasions of India reported.
A state funeral will reportedly be held for him.