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October 13, 2024 10:12 AM

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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde vows strict action in Baba Siddique killing

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has vowed strict action against those responsible for taking the law into their hands, following the killing of former State Minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique. Siddique was shot dead by unidentified attackers in Mumbai yesterday evening. Calling the incident extremely unfortunate, Chief Minister Shinde told the media that two suspects have been arrested, with one still at large. He said the trial of the murder case will take place in a fast-track court. The Chief Minister also declared that the encounter specialist Daya Nayak will investigate the incident. Following the incident, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with senior police officials, visited Lilavati Hospital, where Siddique succumbed to his injuries. Union Minister and RPI(A) chief Ramdas Athawale, who also met Siddique’s family at the hospital, called for a thorough investigation. Mumbai Police said that they recovered the weapon used in the crime.