NEW DELHI — A senior politician in India’s monetary capital, Mumbai, who was additionally recognized for his shut ties with Bollywood has been shot useless weeks earlier than a key state election.
Baba Siddique, 66, was shot a number of occasions outdoors his son’s workplace in Mumbai on Saturday night time, police mentioned in a press release. He later succumbed to his wounds on the metropolis’s Lilavati Hospital.
Siddique was related to the Indian Nationwide Congress celebration for many years however had not too long ago joined a regional celebration that guidelines Maharashtra state. He was additionally near a number of Bollywood superstars and was recognized for throwing lavish events.
Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, who’s from the identical political celebration as Siddique, mentioned he was shocked by the killing.
“The incident might be completely investigated and strict motion might be taken in opposition to the attackers. The mastermind behind the assault may even be traced,” Pawar mentioned in a press release.
Information company Press Belief of India reported that two suspected attackers had been arrested, and police have been looking for one other.
Broadcaster NDTV mentioned the 2 suspects claimed they have been a part of against the law gang that has carried out a number of killings up to now.
Elections in Maharashtra state are anticipated to be held in November.
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