A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly making death threats against Bollywood star Salman Khan, and politician Zeeshan Siddique. This latest incident unfolds in the wake of the tragic murder of Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister, who was shot dead just weeks prior outside his office in Mumbai. The killing has been linked to the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, raising concerns over the safety of public figures in the region.
A post shared by Zeeshan Baba Siddique (@zeeshansiddique) The accused, identified as Mohammad Tayyab alias Gurfan, reportedly made threatening calls to both Zeeshan Siddique and Salman Khan on the evening of 25 October. These threats came amid a turbulent political atmosphere, with Zeeshan Siddique recently transitioning from the Congress party to the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Following the murder of his father Baba Siddique, who had close ties with the film industry, Zeeshan Siddique is now navigating a complex web of politics and safety.
Authorities have confirmed that the calls not only included death threats, but also demands for ransom from both Zeeshan and Salman. The aforementioned incident led to the arrest of Tayyab in Noida’s Sector 39 area. The Mumbai Police have taken him into custody on a transit remand.
A post shared by Zeeshan Baba Siddique (@zeeshansiddique) Baba Siddique’s killing on 12 October sent shockwaves throughout the community. He was a prominent figure, having served as a Congress M.
