Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Bombay HC Orders Police to Reply on SIT Probe Plea in Baba Siddique Murder
A former politician named Baba Siddique was killed, and his wife believes the police are not properly investigating his death.
She has asked the High Court to order a new investigation by a special team, suspecting that some powerful people like builders or politicians might be involved.
The police say they are investigating a known gangster's brother.
The court wanted to make sure the police were doing their job correctly and asked them to write down what they have done so far.
There was some confusion about whether the victim's son had given his statement, so the court asked the police to provide details about the case.
The police have arrested people and charged them with serious crimes related to organized crime.
Bombay High Court ordered Mumbai police to file reply affidavits in the murder case of former minister Baba Siddique.
Shehzeen Siddique, the victim's wife, petitioned for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe, alleging intentional avoidance of culprits.
Siddique was shot dead on October 12, 2024, with police linking the murder to Anmol Bishnoi and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Shehzeen suspects involvement of a builder lobby and a political leader, while police claim Anmol Bishnoi hatched the conspiracy.
The court also sought the case diary due to confusion regarding the recording of Zeeshan Siddique's statement.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, Shehzeen Siddique (victim's wife), Mumbai police (joint commissioner of police, investigation officer)
- What
- The Bombay High Court directed the Mumbai police to file reply affidavits regarding Shehzeen Siddique's petition seeking an SIT probe into her husband's murder.
- When
- The murder occurred on October 12, 2024. The court directed the police on a Tuesday, with the next hearing scheduled for December 11.
- Where
- Mumbai, India (Bombay High Court and referencing the location of the murder in Bandra).
- Why
- Shehzeen Siddique alleges police are intentionally avoiding arresting real culprits and suspects involvement of a builder lobby and a political leader, leading her to seek an independent SIT investigation.
Shehzeen Siddique's Petition
Police Claims
Investigation Agency
Shehzeen Siddique's Petition
Shehzeen Siddique seeks a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into her husband's murder, alleging police are intentionally avoiding arresting the real culprits.
Police Claims
The police claim the killing was ordered by Anmol Bishnoi and that four accused with links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang have been arrested. They have filed a chargesheet with Anmol Bishnoi as a wanted accused.
Involvement of Others
Shehzeen Siddique's Petition
Shehzeen suspects the involvement of a builder lobby and a political leader behind her husband's death.
Police Claims
The prosecution states Anmol Bishnoi hatched a conspiracy to kill Baba Siddique to instill fear and dominance over the crime syndicate.
Zeeshan Siddique's Statement
Shehzeen Siddique's Petition
The petitioner's lawyers stated that Zeeshan Siddique's statement has not been recorded.
Police Claims
The police claimed they had been in touch with Zeeshan and sought to produce the case diary due to confusion about whether his statement was recorded.
- Victim
- Baba Siddique (former Maharashtra minister, three-time MLA, NCP leader)
- Date of Murder
- October 12, 2024
- Location of Murder
- Near his son Zeeshan's office in Bandra, Mumbai
- Petition Filed By
- Shehzeen Siddique (wife of the victim)
- Court Direction
- Mumbai police to file reply affidavits and produce the case diary.
- Next Hearing Date
- December 11
- Legal Action
- Chargesheet filed, 26 arrested persons booked under MCOCA.