Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique was shot dead by three unidentified gunmen in Mumbai on Saturday night. The senior NCP leader was shot by unidentified gunmen in Bandra East and his tragic death has stunned everyone. The attackers shot two or three bullets at him, according to the police.
His son, Zeeshan Siddique, has now issued a statement on his father’s death. Taking to his X account, he wrote, “With Immense Grief, We inform you that Our Beloved Shri. Baba Siddique, Father of MLA Shri. Zeeshan Baba Siddique & Dr. Arshia Siddique & Husband of Mrs. Shehzeen Siddique has left for his Heavenly Abode.
Namaz E Janaza – Today *13th October, Sunday at 7 pm* after Magrib Namaz at Maqba Heights, 15 A, Pali Road, Pali Naka,
Bandra(W). Burial – Today *13th October, Sunday at 8:30 pm* at Bada Kabarastan, Opp Marine Lines Station.”
*Inna lillahi wa Inna ilayhi raji'un*
With Immense Grief, We inform you that Our Beloved *Shri. Baba Siddique*, Father of MLA *Shri. Zeeshan Baba Siddique* & *Dr. Arshia Siddique* & Husband of *Mrs. Shehzeen Siddique* has left for his Heavenly Abode.
Namaz E Janaza – Today…
— Zeeshan Siddique (@zeeshanBabaS) October 13, 2024
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that Siddique, a minister in Maharashtra’s Cabinet from 2004 to 2008, will receive a state funeral.
