Senior NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique has tragically passed away following a targeted shooting in Mumbai's Bandra East area. The news of his death was confirmed by Lilavati Hospital, where Siddique was receiving treatment after being shot by unidentified assailants on Saturday evening.

Siddique, a prominent political figure, was attacked at the office of his son, Zeeshan Siddique, MLA from Bandra East. Despite efforts to save his life, the hospital confirmed his death hours after the shooting, marking a grim turn in the escalating tensions in Maharashtra?s political landscape.

The incident has sent shockwaves through political circles, as Baba Siddique, a former Congress stalwart who recently aligned with Ajit Pawar?s NCP faction, was a well-known figure in Mumbai?s political arena. His death comes just months before the crucial Maharashtra Assembly elections, adding another layer of complexity to an already charged political environment.

Authorities are investigating the motives behind the attack, while security around key political figures in the city is expected to tighten. The sudden loss of Baba Siddique, known for his three-term tenure as MLA from Bandra West, leaves a deep void in Maharashtra politics.