Suspect in Baba Siddique murder waits outside hospital to confirm death before fleeing

ndtv.com November 14, 2024, 04:02 AM UTC

Baba Siddique, a former minister, was shot dead in Mumbai on October 12. The main suspect, Shiv Kumar Gautam, waited outside the hospital for 30 minutes to confirm Siddique's death before fleeing the scene. Gautam was arrested by police near the Nepal border, along with four accomplices. Their suspicious activities, including buying clothes and planning to meet in a remote area, led to their capture. After the shooting, Gautam traveled to several locations, including Thane and Pune, before being found hiding in a small hamlet in Uttar Pradesh.


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