Baba Siddique's murder mastermind Zeeshan Akhtar detained in Canada
Siddique, a three-time MLA from Bandra (West) and a former Maharashtra cabinet minister, was shot multiple times by assailants who fled the scene. He was declared dead upon arrival at Lilavati Hospital.Initial arrests in the high-profile murder case revealed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, with the accused claiming during interrogation that they had been conducting a recce for nearly a month.At least 26 individuals have been arrested so far, including alleged main shooter Shiv Kumar Gautam and Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who was detained in the United States for his alleged role in the conspiracy.The stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) has been invoked against all 26 accused. Police had earlier said the murder was "pre-planned" and that the shooters were paid in advance, with weapons supplied days before the incident.Two suspects, including Zeeshan Akhtar, remained at large until this recent development. Police believe Akhtar played a central role in coordinating the execution of the killing.Must Watch
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