Baba Siddique murder probe: Son names builders, politicians in statement to police
The Hindu
Zeeshan Siddique names builders and politicians in statement to police regarding father's murder in Bandra, Mumbai.
Former MLA Zeeshan Siddique has named some builders and politicians in his statement to police while urging them to consider issues of slum development projects in Bandra during the probe into the murder of his father and NCP leader Baba Siddique.
On one occasion, a developer had used abusive language against his father, Mr. Zeeshan Siddique told police.
The former MLA also claimed many developers were in constant touch with his father for redevelopment projects.
His statement is part of the chargesheet filed by police in connection with the killing of the former state minister on October 12, 2024.
Baba Siddique (66) was shot dead by three assailants outside his son's office in Mumbai's Bandra East area.
Mr. Zeeshan Siddique has told police he and his father were continuously fighting for the rights of slum dwellers in Mumbai's Bandra area, adding that a false case was registered against him for his objection towards a redevelopment project.
"There are many developers who were in regular contact with my father. My father had the habit of writing a diary about his daily work. I learnt that around 5.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (on the day of the murder) my dad was contacted on his WhatsApp by Mohit Kambhoj (a BJP worker). Mohit wanted to meet my father with regard to a project in Bandra by Mundra Builders," Mr. Zeeshan Siddique said in his statement to the police.
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