The shocking and tragic news of Maharashtra’s ex-minister Baba Siddique’s untimely death has left the entire nation reeling. The political stalwart was brutally gunned down by unknown assailants in the bustling Bandra area of Mumbai last night. The heart-wrenching incident prompted Salman Khan to rush to Lilavati Hospital late at night to offer his support to Siddique’s grieving family, his face a mask of raw emotion and disbelief.
Driving up in his sleek black Range Rover, clad in a simple light blue T-shirt, Salman Khan’s somber presence at the hospital was captured by the lenses of the paparazzi. The actor’s visibly shaken demeanor spoke volumes about the depth of his bond with the departed politician.
Salman Khan shared a close and enduring relationship with Baba Siddique, often attending the latter’s famous annual Iftar gatherings that drew in the who’s who of Bollywood. The Siddique family held a special place in Salman’s heart, with the actor actively participating in their social gatherings and events.
The news of Baba Siddique’s tragic demise sent shockwaves through the industry, prompting other Bollywood luminaries like Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty-Raj Kundra, and Shikhar Pahariya to rush to Lilavati Hospital in a show of solidarity.
The fatal attack on Baba Siddique, which occurred as he was leaving his son Zeeshan Siddique’s MLA office in Bandra, Mumbai, resulted in him sustaining bullet wounds to his stomach and chest. Despite being rushed to the hospital after sustaining six gunshot wounds, the veteran politician tragically succumbed to his injuries later that fateful night.
Reports from NDTV indicate that two suspects have been apprehended in connection with the shooting, hailing from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, while a third perpetrator remains at large. ANI’s latest update places the shooting near Colgate Ground in Nirmal Nagar, Bandra, with a shattered window on Siddique’s SUV bearing witness to the violent attack.
As security is beefed up outside Lilavati Hospital in the wake of the tragic incident, the police have confirmed that the assailants fired multiple rounds at the esteemed politician. Known for his grand Iftar soirees, Baba Siddique was a well-respected figure in political circles, having recently switched allegiance from the Congress party to Ajit Pawar’s faction of the NCP.
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