Baba Siddique murder: The police said the accused worked as a scrap dealer in Pune and was part of the conspiracy. The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested the fourth accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique.
The accused, identified as 23-year-old Harishkumar Balakram, was arrested from UP’s Bahraich for allegedly supplying money and arranging logistics for the sensational murder.In connection with Baba Siddiqui’s murder case, Harishkumar Balakram (23), a resident of Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has been apprehended,” the Mumbai Crime Branch said on Tuesday.
The police said Balakram worked as a scrap dealer in Pune and he was part of the conspiracy to murder Baba Siddique.
“He was working as a scrap dealer in Pune. He was part of the conspiracy, he supplied money and other logistics. Further investigation is underway,” it added. Two of the three accused — Dharmaraj and Shivprasad Gautam — used to work in Balakram’s scrap shop.
Harish had bought new mobile phones for Shivprasad and Dharmaraj ahead of the crime.The police said the fourth accused was fully aware of the crime.
In a significant development in the investigation of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique’s murder, authorities have apprehended a fourth suspect in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, identified as 23-year-old Harishkumar Balakram, is alleged to have provided financial support and logistical assistance to the perpetrators of the crime.
Hindustan Times
Baba Siddique, aged 66, was fatally shot on October 12, 2024, near his son Zeeshan’s office in Mumbai’s Bandra area. The assailants fired three rounds at Siddique, leading to his immediate demise. The investigation has revealed connections to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, a notorious criminal organization with a history of orchestrating high-profile attacks.
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The arrest of Harishkumar Balakram follows the earlier capture of the main shooter, Shiv Kumar Gautam, also known as Shiva, who was detained in Bahraich while attempting to flee to Nepal. Gautam’s apprehension was the result of a joint operation between the Uttar Pradesh Police’s Special Task Force and the Mumbai Police.
NDTV
During interrogation, Gautam confessed to his affiliation with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and disclosed that the assassination was executed under the directives of Anmol Bishnoi, Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother. The investigation has also uncovered that the assailants conducted surveillance on Siddique’s movements for several days before executing the attack.
Hindustan Times
The arrest of Balakram is expected to provide further insights into the conspiracy and the network of individuals involved in the planning and execution of the murder. Law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to apprehend all individuals connected to this case, aiming to dismantle the criminal network responsible for the assassination.
The murder of Baba Siddique has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Maharashtra, prompting calls for enhanced security measures for public figures and a thorough crackdown on organized crime syndicates operating in the region. As the investigation progresses, authorities remain committed to ensuring that all perpetrators are brought to justice.
The accused, identified as 23-year-old Harishkumar Balakram, was arrested from UP’s Bahraich for allegedly supplying money and arranging logistics for the sensational murder.In connection with Baba Siddiqui’s murder case, Harishkumar Balakram (23), a resident of Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has been apprehended,” the Mumbai Crime Branch said on Tuesday.
In a significant development in the investigation of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique’s murder, authorities have apprehended a fourth suspect in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. have provided financial support and logistical assistance to the perpetrators of the crime.
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