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.
A firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car has renewed concerns over underworld intimidation in Bollywood, drawing parallels to the 1990s Dawood Ibrahim era. The attack follows repeated threats and violent incidents linked to jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's network, including the killing of former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique and gunfire outside Salman Khan's home. Despite Bishnoi being incarcerated since 2015, the syndicate allegedly operates through a coordinated framework comprising overseas coordinators, local shooters, and intermediaries who leverage social media to project terror. The incident raises questions about the reach of modern criminal syndicates and the challenge of dismantling cross-border command structures.
A special report on News Track examines the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday.
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A Delhi Special Executive Magistrate court extended the judicial custody of Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranka by two days following their arrest on 13 October for an unauthorised gathering and unfurling the tricolour at Jantar Mantar.
In this edition of Super 6, Mumbai Police and Rajasthan Police nabbed three shooters in Kota within sixteen hours of an attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's BMW car in Juhu.
Assailants opened fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening as he departed from a football venue.
A news bulletin examines the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, analysing the operational methods and motives of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Investigators suspect the brazen shooting is aimed at intimidating the film industry to run extortion rackets, similar to organised crime syndicates in the 1980s and 1990s. The gang reportedly uses threats linked to actor Salman Khan as a front while seeking illicit funds from celebrities. Concerns were raised over how jailed gang leaders manage to operate networks across India and internationally despite incarceration. Maharashtra authorities, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, warned of stringent action, stating that gangsters threatening citizens or celebrities will not be spared. Three shooters who fled towards Rajasthan were intercepted and arrested at Kota railway station in a joint police operation.
A criminal network continues to run extensive operations across multiple states despite its alleged leader remaining confined in high-security prisons since 2016. Originating from student politics and campus rivalries in Chandigarh, the syndicate expanded into a decentralised enterprise involving extortion, intimidation, and cross-border coordination. Recruits, often young individuals, receive weapons and specific targets through overseas handlers and intermediaries without direct contact with the leadership. Encrypted messaging applications and smuggled communication devices have facilitated cross-border planning and high-profile attacks against public figures, actors, and politicians. The syndicate drew significant national attention following threats linked to a 1998 wildlife poaching case, followed by gunfire outside an actor's residence and the fatal shooting of a former state minister in Mumbai. Despite repeated incidents, procedural safeguards, high-security protocols, and statutory requirements mandate special permissions from designated courts and the central home ministry before investigating agencies can secure custody or conduct interrogations inside prison facilities.
A firing incident targeted actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu area after he left a football match. While the actor remained unhurt, his driver sustained injuries after three rounds of bullets were fired at the BMW vehicle. Gangsters Harman Sandhu and Anil Pandit, associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, allegedly claimed responsibility in a social media post, warning that individuals in the film industry who work with Salman Khan will be targeted. Mumbai Police and Crime Branch officials initiated a probe, with the Joint Commissioner of Law & Order inspecting the site. Twelve special teams have been formed by the police to track down the two bike-borne suspects who fled the scene. Authorities stated that claims made on social media are being verified to ascertain the exact motive and confirm who orchestrated the attack.
Four more persons arrested from the Haryana-Rajasthan border in connection with the Rohit Shetty firing case have been brought to Mumbai.
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.
