Baba Siddique was an Indian politician and a notable face from Mumbai. He was born on September 13, 1958, and had a long-standing career in the Indian National Congress (INC) before he switched to the Ajit Pawar's faction of the Nationalist Congress Pary.
He represented the Bandra constituency as an MLA for several terms and was well-known for hosting grand iftar parties that brought together political and Bollywood elites. He is also remembered for playing a key role in reconciling Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in 2013.
Siddique was tragically shot dead on October 12, 2024, in a shocking incident that shook the political landscape. Siddique was 66 at the time of his death.
In this Special Report, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has secured a seven-day extension of custody for gangster Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed crime boss Lawrence Bishnoi. A Delhi court ordered the extension till the 5th of December during a special hearing conducted at the NIA headquarters in New Delhi, citing a high 'threat perception' regarding the accused. Bishnoi, who was recently deported from the United States, is being questioned in connection with the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique and other terror-related cases. The report highlights the security measures taken, including the venue shift from the court to the agency's office.
This special report covers the extradition of gangster Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, from the United States to India. Following his arrival, Bishnoi was produced in Delhi's Patiala House Court and remanded to 11 days of custody with the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which had sought a 15-day remand. The NIA aims to investigate Bishnoi's role in a larger conspiracy, including the source of funds for his terror syndicate, gang members, and operations managed from the US. According to the report, 'it's definitely a big breakthrough for NIA who has finally managed to get 11 days to question in its custody'. Bishnoi is a wanted accused in several high-profile cases, including the murders of singer Sidhu Moosewala and politician Baba Siddique, as well as threats made against actor Salman Khan.
This special report focuses on the arrest of gangster Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, after his deportation from the United States. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took Anmol into custody upon his arrival in Delhi, marking him as the 19th accused arrested in connection with the Bishnoi terror syndicate. He is allegedly involved in multiple high-profile cases, including the murders of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique and singer Sidhu Moosewala, and is being produced before the NIA's designated court in Delhi. My colleague, Shreya Chatterjee, reporting on the proceedings stated, 'Well, you know, Anmol Bishnoi will shortly be produced at the Patiala House Court, where NIA will be seeking his custody now.' The bulletin covers his role in the crime syndicate, which he allegedly continued to operate from abroad, and the NIA's move to seek his custody for further investigation into the terror-gangster nexus.
This report covers the deportation of gangster Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, from the United States. Wanted in over 18 criminal cases, Anmol Bishnoi is a key accused in the murders of NCP leader Baba Siddique and singer Sidhu Moose Wala, and the firing outside actor Salman Khan's residence. He is being flown to Delhi, where a team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is waiting to take him into custody. Bishnoi, a key operative in his brother's crime syndicate, fled India on a fake passport in 2022 and was detained by US authorities in November 2024. His return is considered a major achievement for Indian law enforcement in the fight against organized crime.
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.'
The United States has expelled gangster Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is wanted in India for his alleged role in several high-profile cases. Bishnoi is accused of involvement in the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique in October 2024 and the firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's Mumbai residence in April 2024. According to sources, 'Vishnoy has been put on a flight to New Delhi where he will arrive tomorrow morning.' He is expected to be taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) upon his arrival.
This special report features an India Today exclusive on gangster Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, who is being brought to India from the United States to face trial for multiple cases, including the murder of singer Sidhu Moose Wala and threats against actor Salman Khan. The bulletin also covers a developing situation on the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal, where fear of a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for citizenship has triggered a mass exodus of undocumented immigrants. Hundreds have gathered at the Hakimpur check post in Basirhat, attempting to return to Bangladesh. While speaking to India Today, many admitted they had 'entered, um, India illegally with help of some touts and brokers, and that's how they settled back here in, uh, India, oh, for years.'
Salman Khan's Mumbai residence has been fortified with bulletproof glass and electric fencing. The 59-year-old actor received heightened security measures after the tragic murder of his close friend and former Maharashtra minister, Baba Siddique.
Salman Khan jetted off to Dubai for the Dabangg Reloaded Tour. The actor was accompanied by the late Baba Siddique's son, Zeeshan Siddique.
The Mumbai Crime Branch reveals Salman Khan was targeted before Siddique's murder, foiled by tight security.
Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother, Anmol Bishnoi, has been detained in California for allegedly threatening Salman Khan and being linked to Baba Siddique's murder in Mumbai.
In the Baba Siddique murder investigation, Akashdeep Gill was arrested in Punjab, linked to Bishnoi gang.
Mumbai police on Sunday said they have arrested the shooter and two others in NCP leader Baba Siddique murder case from Uttar Pradesh. The shooter Shivakumar and two others were arrested in a joint operation with STF of UP police, an official said. The three are being brought to Mumbai, he said. Siddique was shot dead on October 12 by three assailants outside his son MLA Zeeshan Siddique's office building in Bandra East. He sustained two bullet injuries on his chest and was rushed to the Lilavati hospital in Mumbai, where he passed away.
Mumbai police are investigating a threat against UP CM Yogi Adityanath, demanding his resignation within 10 days.
MLA Zeeshan Siddique and Salman Khan received a threat call demanding more money. The caller has been apprehended.
Mumbai Police have arrested a 20-year-old man from Noida in a threat call case involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan and MLA Zeeshan Siddique, son of the late NCP leader Baba Siddique.
Zeeshan Siddique, son of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, joined the NCP faction led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday.
Accused of hunting endangered blackbucks, the case has dragged on for decades, leading to convictions, acquittals, and ongoing appeals.
Zeeshan Siddique met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to seek justice for his father, NCP leader Baba Siddique, who was shot dead on October 12.
In a fresh threat to Salman Khan, Rs 5 crore has been demanded from the actor. The message warned that if Salman fails to pay, his fate will be worse than that of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique.
