Mumbai: A startling revelation has surfaced in the murder case of NCP leader Baba Siddique. The Mumbai Crime Branch's investigation has revealed that Baba Siddique was killed using a Turkish pistol. The pistol used in the murder was a 7.62 mm Turkish firearm, which shooter Shivkumar Gautam used to fire the fatal shots probably.

So far, four persons have been detained in connection with the incident while the police are searching for a fifth suspect.

Fourth accused helped shooters with money and other logistics. Two of the shooters were employed at his scrap shop

Baba Siddique's murder poses a setback for the NCP ahead of state elections, raising security concerns after three killings in a month

Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested Shubham Lonkar in connection with the Baba Siddique murder case. The arrest took place in Pune, highlighting ongoing efforts to solve the high-profile case.

Incident raises concerns about political violence ahead of Maharashtra elections, and at a resurgence of the gang violence that Mumbai has successfully curbed in recent years

Balakram worked as a scrap dealer in Pune and was part of the conspiracy, said the police. Two of the three accused – Dharmaraj and Shivprasad Gautam – also used to work in Balakram's scrap shop.

Mumbai: Shooters involved in the killing of NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique learnt to handle firearms by watching videos on YouTube at a rented house in Kurla area