Mumbai: NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) leader and MLC Zeeshan Siddique has once again received a death threat. The threat was allegedly issued by Zeeshan Akhtar, a wanted accused and one of the key suspects in the Baba Siddique murder case, through an audio message sent directly to the MLC.
This is the second death threat allegedly received by Siddique from Akhtar within a week. The Mumbai Police have launched an investigation into the matter. Confirming the threat, Zeeshan Siddique said the matter was extremely serious and that he had informed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti about the threat.
‘I Was Threatened That I Would Be Killed Like My Father’: NCP MLA Zeeshan Siddique
NCP MLA Zeeshan Siddique visited Bandra Police Station on Thursday evening to lodge a complaint after allegedly receiving a death threat through a voice message.
Speaking to reporters, Siddique said he was out of town when he received the threatening voice note. “The person who threatened me said, ‘I will kill you just like your father.’ I have also received threats on social media in the past,” he said.
Siddique recalled the circumstances surrounding the killing of his father, former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, who was shot dead on October 12, 2024. He said that even before his father’s murder, rumours had circulated that their house had been fired upon when the family was away. He alleged that despite the threats, his father’s security had not been increased.
“I have received several threats even after my father’s murder, but my security was reduced. I have spoken to the Chief Minister and the Police Commissioner about the issue,” Siddique said.
He also raised questions over the timing of the threats and the reduction in his security. According to him, threats have surfaced whenever a hearing related to a petition filed by his mother approaches.
“I don't know whether this is a coincidence, but whenever the date of my mother’s petition comes up in court, I receive a threat,” he said. Siddique alleged that a “cowardly builder lobby” could be behind the threats through other individuals, though he did not provide evidence to substantiate the allegation.
Siddique said he was not afraid of the threats but felt it was his responsibility to inform the police. “It is the responsibility of the police to decide whether my security should be increased,” he said.
In the latest audio message, the caller allegedly claimed to be Zeeshan Akhtar from the Rohit Godara gang and threatened to kill Siddique soon. The caller allegedly said that he had decided two years ago that after killing Baba Siddique, he would target his son Zeeshan.
The audio message also allegedly warned Siddique not to seek the support of his sister and challenged him to approach the police himself. The caller reportedly said that whenever he killed Siddique, he would do it personally.
A similar threat was allegedly issued by Zeeshan Akhtar last week. Following that threat, Siddique's sister had lodged a written complaint with the Bandra Police. The latest threat has prompted the Mumbai Police to begin a fresh probe into the source and authenticity of the audio message.
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