Key Points
- Shubham Lonkar supplied weapons for Baba Siddiqui’s murder.
- Planning meetings took place in Pune.
- Siddiqui was shot six times and died shortly after.
- Each shooter got Rs 50,000 upfront for expenses.
- Police are investigating social media claims and seeking more suspects.
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Shubham Lonkar, linked to the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has been named as a key player in the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddiqui. The shocking incident went down outside Siddiqui’s office in Bandra West, where he was coldly gunned down, six shots fired, three hitting their mark, leading to his death shortly after in the hospital.
It turns out that Shubham, who boldly bragged on social media about his role in the hit, teamed up with his brother Pravin to arm the shooters and provide vital support. The brothers held multiple strategy sessions in Pune to plan every detail of the operation. Police have confirmed that Siddiqui was the target all along, despite initial confusion about the hit’s intent.
Money clearly played a big role in this deadly plot, with each shooter getting an upfront payment of Rs 50,000 for their expenses. While there wasn’t a set payout, they were promised a big payday once the job was finished, revealing the dark side of gang life where cash fuels chaos.
The shooters had been in Mumbai for a month prior to the attack, carefully plotting their escape route. After the shooting, one of them even used pepper spray to create a diversion, helping them flee amid the pandemonium. Now, police are on the lookout for more suspects, including the alleged mastermind, Mohammad Zeeshan Akhtar, who remains on the run.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working to verify the authenticity of the gang’s social media posts and have reached out to platforms like Facebook and Instagram for help. This case highlights the disturbing trend of gang violence and the extreme lengths some will go for money, leaving the community rattled and searching for answers.
