Zeeshan Akhtar, conspirator in Baba Siddique murder case, held in Canada
ADVERTISEMENT Akhtar (22) was held in a fake passport case, according to sources.
"Zeeshan, who was involved in the Baba Siddiqui murder case, has been arrested in Canada. We have initiated the process to bring him back to India. We will interrogate him further (after bringing him back)," Kadam told PTI Videos.
As per Mumbai Police, jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol Bishnoi had given a contract to Zeeshan Akhtar and Shubham Lonkar to carry out the NCP leader's murder.Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister, was shot dead in Bandra area on October 12, 2024.
Police have arrested at least 25 persons in the case so far.
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