Key Points
- Akash Gill, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, arrested in connection with Baba Siddique’s murder.
- Gill was arrested in Fazilka, Punjab, after a joint operation with Maharashtra Police.
- He allegedly helped the shooters involved in the murder.
- Gill is now in the custody of Mumbai Police for further questioning.
- Baba Siddique, 66, was shot outside his son’s office in Mumbai on October 12.
Looma News
The Punjab Police, working with their counterparts in Maharashtra, have arrested Akash Gill, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, in connection with the murder of Baba Siddique. Gill was arrested in Fazilka, Punjab, following a joint operation by the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and Mumbai Crime Branch. According to Gaurav Yadav, the Director General of Police in Punjab, the initial investigation revealed that Gill helped the shooters who killed the NCP leader.
Baba Siddique, 66, was shot and killed on October 12 outside his son MLA Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Mumbai. The murder is being investigated by local police, who are working closely with Mumbai authorities. After his arrest, Gill was taken into custody by the Mumbai Police for further questioning as they continue to investigate the case.
Promod Ban, Additional Director General of Police for the Anti-Gangster Task Force, confirmed the arrest and said Gill’s involvement was uncovered during ongoing investigations. This marks an important development in solving the high-profile murder of the former Maharashtra minister.
