An Indian politician has been shot useless within the industrial capital, Mumbai.
Gunmen opened hearth on Baba Siddique, 66, close to the workplace of his son, who can also be a politician, based on native media reviews.
Two folks have been arrested in reference to the homicide.
Siddique, a former native minister, was a senior determine in Maharashtra state politics, which is predicted to carry legislative elections subsequent month.
In February he left the Congress, India's fundamental opposition social gathering, and joined the Nationalist Congress Occasion (NCP), which is a part of the ruling BJP coalition.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, from the identical social gathering as Siddique, mentioned he was shocked by the “cowardly assault”.
Siddique was identified for lavish events and shut relationships with Bollywood superstars.
The taking pictures occurred beneath excessive safety on the website on account of a serious Hindu pageant within the metropolis.
Opposition events have criticized the federal government, saying there was a serious safety lapse. The state authorities has promised a full investigation.
Though the 2 suspects have been taken into custody, the motive is unknown. Police are in search of a 3rd suspect.
A number of Indian media reported that the suspects mentioned they had been from a gang led by infamous legal Lawrence Bishnoi.
Bishnoi is presently in jail in reference to a number of high-profile circumstances. He has additionally been linked to the homicide of Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala within the yr 2022
The taking pictures got here weeks after Siddique's safety element was beefed up following demise threats.