Indian politician with Bollywood ties shot dead in Mumbai before key election

A senior politician in Mumbai, Baba Siddique, was tragically shot and killed just weeks before a key state election. The 66-year-old had recently switched allegiances to a regional party and was known for his close ties to Bollywood celebrities. Siddique was shot multiple times outside his son’s office and later died from his injuries at a local hospital. The deputy chief minister of Maharashtra expressed shock over the killing and promised a thorough investigation. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack, with claims that they are part of a crime gang responsible for multiple killings in the past. Siddique’s death has shocked the political and entertainment community in Mumbai.