In a significant development in the Baba Siddique murder case, the Mumbai Crime Branch stated that the accused, Akashdeep Gill, revealed how he communicated with key conspirators using a labourer’s mobile hotspot. Akashdeep was arrested from Fazilka, Punjab on November 16. He revealed the way of communication during interrogation by the police. Gill has been identified as a crucial logistical coordinator for the murder plot orchestrated by gangster Anmol Bishnoi.

What Did The Police Say?

Mumbai Crime Branch revealed, “In a significant development in the Baba Siddique murder case, Akashdeep Gill, arrested from Fazilka, Punjab, disclosed during interrogation how he communicated with key conspirators using a labourer’s mobile hotspot. This method was employed to evade police detection. Gill admitted to using the hotspot of a labourer named Balwinder, allowing him to appear offline and avoid tracking. The Crime Branch is currently searching for Gill’s mobile phone, which may hold vital evidence related to the case. Gill has been identified as a crucial logistical coordinator for the murder plot orchestrated by gangster Anmol Bishnoi.”

Police added that Gill admitted to using the hotspot of a labourer named Balwinder, allowing him to appear offline and avoid tracking. The Crime Branch is currently searching for Gill’s mobile phone, which may hold vital evidence related to the case.

Developments In Baba Siddique Murder Case So Far

A Mumbai court on November 12 had sent the main accused, Shiva Kumar and shooter in Baba Siddiqui murder case, along with four other accused, to police custody till November 19.

A joint team of Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and the Mumbai Crime Branch had arrested Shiva Kumar and four other accused from Nanpara area on November 10.

NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot dead by three assailants near his son, MLA Zeeshan Siddique’s, office in Mumbai’s Nirmal Nagar on October 12.