The sensational murder of former Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique has ignited an intense debate about public safety and law enforcement in Mumbai. Baba Siddique’s murder has sparked concerns that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang is trying to expand its presence in Mumbai. The use of young contract killers, with no criminal past and a cross-state network in planning and executing Baba Siddique’s murder mirrors methods reminiscent of Mumbai’s once-powerful underworld, suggesting a possible revival of organized crime syndicated once controlled by fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Baba Siddique’s murder has triggered calls for a thorough probe by the CBI to ensure accountability and prevent political leaders from influencing the ongoing investigation. While the killing indeed points to a serious law and order failure, it would be too early to say that it also signals a return of Mumbai’s dark underworld.

Source: News 24 October 15, 2024 01:49 UTC