NCP leader Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai: What we know so far

Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique died on Saturday after being shot outside his son Zeehan Siddique's office in Bandra East .

Baba Siddique, Maharashtra 's former minister, suffered multiple gunshot wounds before he was admitted to Lilavati Hospital , where he succumbed to his injuries.

Three unknown assailants were involved in the attack, and authorities are now probing to uncover the motive and identify the perpetrators.

Here's what we know so far:

• Two people related to the firing of NCP leader Baba Siddique have been taken into custody, said Mumbai Police .
• Chief minister Eknath Shinde said one of the accused is from Uttar Pradesh and other is from Haryana. He said the third accused is on the run.
• Maharashtra home minister and depty CM Devendra Fadnavis and senior police officials have reached Lilavati Hospital.
• "Baba Siddique's murder is a matter of concern. The government should make a special team and investigate this. There seems to be a huge conspiracy. Strict action should be taken," said BJP leader Kirit Somaiya.
• "The Mumbai Congress is deeply saddened by the passing of Baba Siddique Ji. His tireless service to the people and his dedication to the community will forever be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace," Mumbai Congress to which Baba Siddique was earlier affiliated before he joined NCP, wrote on X.