
A tragic incident has shaken the political landscape of India's financial capital, Mumbai, as senior politician Baba Siddique, 66, was fatally shot multiple times outside his son's office on Saturday night. Despite being rushed to Lilavati Hospital, Siddique succumbed to his injuries, leaving the nation in shock.
Siddique, a longstanding member of the Indian National Congress party, had recently shifted his allegiance to a regional party governing Maharashtra state. Known for his close ties with Bollywood celebrities, Siddique was renowned for hosting extravagant parties that brought together the worlds of politics and entertainment.