An elderly man was killed in a hit-and-run in Ahmedabad’s Amraiwadi area before 5 am. CCTV footage captured the speeding car striking him as he walked towards an apartment. The driver fled, leaving him dead on the spot
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of gun violence and sexual abuse.
Jennifer Lopez has recently made headlines due to her divorce from her second marriage with Ben Affleck, but the focus is shifting to other stories—particularly Sean “Diddy” Combs’ relationship history with her, amid his recent arrest. JLo and Diddy had a tumultuous relationship, which they rekindled multiple times over the course of two years, from 1999 to 2001, between Lopez’s first and second marriages.
The rapper’s recent arrest has reignited interest in an incident the pair was involved in back in 1999. With Combs back in court, the issues surrounding the couple’s tumultuous relationship, particularly the infamous New York nightclub shooting from that year, have resurfaced. Lopez and Combs were dating during a pivotal time in their careers, as Lopez reached the peak of her musical success, propelled in part by Combs’ influence.
According to Forbes, an argument broke out between Diddy’s protégé, 21-year-old Jamal “Shyne” Barrow, and JLo’s bodyguard, Anthony “Wolf” Jones, as well as the two A-listers. The altercation escalated into a shootout, leaving three people injured.
Lopez and Diddy were dating when he was producing her hit debut album, On the 6. In a 2003 interview with Vibe, JLo opened up about her split from Diddy, stating, “It was the first time I was with someone who wasn’t faithful.” She was candid about the fact that their separation was caused by Combs’ infidelity, which led to significant emotional distress for her.
She added, “I was in this relationship with Puff where I was totally crying, crazy, and going nuts. It really sent my whole life into a tailspin.”
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In December 1999, Combs found himself in hot water after a shootout in a New York club. Lopez, who happened to be with Combs, was arrested too, only to be let go later without any charges. Three people were shot, which led to some ammunition charges against Combs, even though eventually he walked away freely.
As per reports from various outlets, police chased the rapper-singer duo through New York City and found a stolen gun in their car before arresting them. Prosecutors alleged that Diddy attempted to bride their driver to tell the police that the gun belonged to him in exchange for 50,000 USD.
Though charges Combs and Lopez were dropped, Barrow and Jones who were at the scene, received extra counts. He was sentenced to ten years in jail, though acquitted of an attempted murder charge. Natania Reuben, one of the bullet victims, claimed for many years and even to the present day that it was Combs who shot her in the face.
Jennifer Lopez has remained silent about Sean Diddy Combs’ recent arrest. However, in an interview with Elle, she had mentioned the 1999 shooting incident, calling it a nightmare. She said, “I was scared to death in the car. I had absolutely no idea what was going on. No one did.”
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Trigger Warning: This article contains gruesome details of murder and violence, which could be triggering for some readers.
Maharashtra’s former minister and late NCP leader Baba Siddique’s demise left the entire nation in shock. Siddique was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Bandra on Saturday. Amid the investigation, if a new report is to be believed, Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartment is now under heavy security, and bystanders are prohibited from stopping and taking selfies outside his residence.
According to a report by the Times of India, Salman Khan, who stays in the Galaxy Apartment in Bandra, is being heavily guarded by police constables outside his residence after his close friend Baba Siddique’s assassination. The security outside his apartment has been tightened, and bystanders are not allowed to stop near the area and click selfies or record videos.
The report further suggests that the media professionals are not permitted to shoot near Khan’s Galaxy Apartment. Meanwhile, a CCTV camera installed facing the road can record the movements outside the building.
Reportedly, Salman Khan is now provided with the Y+ security. The upgrade of the security comes in light of Baba Siddique’s gruesome murder last week. Quoting sources, India Today reported that a police escort vehicle now accompanies the superstar alongside his car. A constable trained to use all weapons also guards Khan.
Salman, who shared a great bond with Baba Siddique, was among the celebrities who visited the Lilavati Hospital to meet his family. Siddique was brought to the hospital after being shot in the stomach and chest in the assailant attack on October 12. The political leader succumbed to injuries the same night.
While the investigation is still going on, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang recently claimed responsibility for Baba Siddique’s murder. The gang cited Siddique’s ties with Salman Khan in a Facebook post. For the uninitiated, the Bishnoi gang has been targeting the superstar for many years.
After the murder of Baba Siddique, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde confirmed that the police arrested two out of three assailants. While one attacker is from Uttar Pradesh, the second one hails from Haryana. The third assailant is on the run.
Apart from Salman, celebrities like Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, and Raj Kundra also visited Lilavati Hospital after Siddique’s demise.
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