Siddique Murder: Mumbai Court Sends 5 Accused to Police Custody – Dec 20 Deadline
In a shocking turn of events, a special court in Mumbai has sent five accused individuals to police custody until December 20 in connection with the murder case of NCP leader Baba Siddique. The court’s decision came after investigators highlighted the urgent need to interrogate the suspects regarding an absconding accomplice and the weapons used in the heinous crime.
Accused Individuals and Legal Proceedings
The five accused individuals who have been remanded to police custody are Pravin Lonkar, Bhagwat Singh, Akshdeep Singh, Salman Vohra, and Sumit Wagh. Pravin Lonkar, the brother of the absconding suspect Shubman Lonkar, was specifically sought after by the police under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act for questioning about his brother’s whereabouts.
During the court hearing, the police emphasized the necessity to question the other accused individuals regarding the source, supply of weapons, and any potential financial motives linked to the October 12 murder in Mumbai. Despite the defense lawyer Siddharth Agarwal’s assertion that there were no new grounds for seeking custody, the court ultimately ruled in favor of granting police custody until the looming December 20 deadline.
Case Details and Arrests
The murder case of Baba Siddique has gripped the city of Mumbai, with the crime branch having arrested a total of 26 individuals, including the alleged main shooter Shivkumar Gautam. Notably, all the accused individuals, with the exception of the five currently in police custody, are being held under judicial custody. The former Maharashtra minister tragically lost his life in a ruthless attack by three assailants in the Bandra area over two months ago.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of swift justice and thorough investigations in ensuring that perpetrators of heinous crimes are brought to justice. As the legal proceedings unfold, the people of Mumbai await with bated breath to see how this harrowing saga will reach its conclusion.
*As a humanizing touch, here is an engaging question for readers: How can we ensure that our legal system upholds justice while also protecting the rights of all individuals involved in such complex cases? Share your thoughts and insights on this critical issue.*
