Baba Siddique was murdered by shooters who had failed multiple times before. Mumbai Police arrested another accused in connection with the case.

The suspects in the murder of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique had reportedly made over 10 unsuccessful attempts to assassinate him in the past month. A senior police officer revealed that they were unable to open fire due to various reasons,

Investigation into the Baba Siddique murder has led the Mumbai Crime Branch to investigate fake news that was circulated on May 21 about a firing incident involving Siddique in Bandra. At the time, the Crime Branch and the Mumbai police checked with Siddique and he confirmed that he was in London.

Baba Siddique was fatally shot outside his Bandra office, succumbing to injuries at Lilavati Hospital. His last rites were held with state honours. A political figure since his youth, he served multiple terms as an MLA for Bandra West and had strong ties to the Dutt family.