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Court Slams Cops in Baba Siddique Murder Case
10 Jul
Summary
- Court rebuked police for not securing gangster's custody.
- Baba Siddique, ex-minister, was fatally shot in October 2024.
- Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, is a suspect.
A special court in Mumbai has strongly reprimanded the city police for failing to secure the custody of gangster Anmol Bishnoi in connection with the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique. The court ordered the police on Friday to take all necessary legal steps to ensure Bishnoi's presence for the ongoing investigation.
Baba Siddique, a 66-year-old leader of the NCP, was tragically shot dead by three assailants outside his son's office in Bandra East on the night of October 12, 2024. Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been identified as a key suspect in the case.
Bishnoi was deported from the US in November 2025 and subsequently arrested by the National Investigation Agency. He is presently incarcerated in Tihar jail in New Delhi. The Siddique family had petitioned the court, alleging that the police were avoiding Bishnoi's custody due to "external pressure."
The court emphasized that securing an accused's custody and conducting a trial are the primary responsibilities of the investigating agency. It noted that lawful avenues, such as questioning Bishnoi while in judicial custody with court permission, were overlooked. The court directed strict compliance with procedures to secure Bishnoi's presence.
