The conspiracy to kill NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was hatched in Pune and shooters were provided with a photo for target identification, the police said on Monday.

Addressing the state's law and order situation, Shinde on Sunday (Oct 13) said that his government is committed to ensuring public safety

Mohammad Zeeshan Akhtar, a key conspirator in Baba Siddique's murder from Jalandhar met the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in Patiala jail before moving to Mumbai.

Baba Siddique, National Congress Party leader, who was shot dead last night in Mumbai is reported to receive a state funeral. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed that the former minister of Maharashtra state Baba Siddique get a state funeral with full government honors.

Baba Siddique, a former three-time MLA from Bandra West and member of the Ajit Pawar faction of the National Congress Party (NCP), was tragically shot dead last night in Bandra East, Mumbai. The attack unfolded during the Dussehra celebrations,