India Today Exclusive: Accused Zeeshan Akhtar confesses to killing Baba Siddique at Lawrence Bishnoi's behest

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Zeeshan Akhtar, an accused in the murder of politician Baba Siddique, has confessed to the killing, stating it was done at the behest of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Akhtar, who is currently absconding and has fled India, is being sought by the Mumbai Police in connection with the assassination of the former Maharashtra minister on October 12, 2024. The report highlights the operations of international gangster syndicates and their methods of establishing dominance through high-profile crimes. When asked about the victim's status as a politician, Akhtar stated, 'No matter who the person is, he was also killed.'