Baba Siddique, 66, a former three-time MLA from Bandra West and member of the Ajit Pawar faction of the National Congress Party (NCP), was shot dead last night in Bandra East, Mumbai. At least six bullets were fired at Mr Siddique near his son Zeeshan’s office and four hit him in the chest. Three men carried out the shooting during Dussehra festivities. The two suspects arrested in the killing of Mr Siddique have claimed they belong to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, said sources. However, the gang is yet to take responsibility for the murder, which was carried out despite the minister having the ‘Y’ security. Cops suspect it to be contract killing.

Here are the latest developments after Baba Siddique’s murder:

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav rested Arshdeep Singh, bringing in Mayank Yadav, who impressed in his debut by taking two crucial wickets in India’s third T20I win against Bangladesh. Mayank’s consistent performance throughout the series earned him praise from the team and coach Gautam Gambhir. India’s next T20I assignment will begin on November 8, with India touring South Africa for a four-match series.

Sources also revealed that the three accused met while incarcerated in a jail in Punjab