Indian politician Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai (www.bbc.com)
from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 13 Oct 2024 11:47
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An Indian politician has been shot dead in the commercial capital, Mumbai.

Gunmen opened fire on Baba Siddique, 66, near the office of his son, who is also a politician, according to local media reports.

Two people have been arrested in connection with the killing.

Siddique, a former local minister, was a senior figure in the politics of Maharashtra state, which is expected to hold legislative polls next month.

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