MUMBAI: The Mumbai Police have made a significant development in the murder case of NCP leader Baba Siddique, who was shot dead on October 12, 2024. Officials announced the arrest of Harishkumar Balakram, a 23-year-old scrap dealer from Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. Balakram allegedly provided financial and logistical support to the shooters involved in the assassination.
Siddique was targeted near his son’s office in Bandra East, where he was shot multiple times around 9:30 PM. The police have confirmed that the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang orchestrated the attack, with Praveen Lonkar arrested for facilitating the operation. His brother, Shubham Lonkar, is believed to be the mastermind behind the murder.
The investigation continues as law enforcement aims to apprehend additional suspects involved in this high-profile case.(inputs from agencies)