Well, This Took a Dark Turn: The Spectacularly Cryptic Case of Baba Siddique’s Demise
New Delhi: In an intriguing plot twist that sounds like a script rejected from a B-grade crime thriller, the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique has shaken things up in Mumbai. The drama escalated as his MLA son, Zeeshan Siddique, decided that instead of shouting from the rooftops, he’d drop some cryptic wisdom on social media. His recent post—“Not all that is hidden sleeps, Nor all that is visible speaks”—makes one wonder if he’s trying to channel some sort of deep existential angst or merely avoiding the pressing matters at hand. Maybe it’s just bad WiFi?
But back to the story: Baba Siddique was gunned down on October 12, right outside Zeeshan’s office in Nirmal Nagar, Bandra. As for the police work, things are sizzling with nine arrests so far, including a recent five allegedly nabbed in a raid faster than a reality TV star trying to justify their existence.
Over the last few days, Zeeshan organized a tête-à-tête with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also has his fingers in the home portfolio pie. Fadnavis informed him of the ongoing investigation, which might sound reassuring, but let’s face it, in a world where ‘investigation’ sometimes translates to ‘finding something shiny to distract everyone,’ one has to be skeptical.
Earlier in the week, Zeeshan made it clear that he seeks justice — and (surprise, surprise) he also doesn’t want his father’s death to become a political football. It’s almost as if he’s been reading the social media etiquette handbook titled ‘How to Politely Ask For a Respite from Drama Llamas.’
Now, the plot thickens: A shooter associated with the infamous Lawrence Bishnoi gang decided to weigh in, claiming Baba had his fair share of not-so-clean dealings, allegedly cozying up with the likes of one Dawood Ibrahim. Oh, the twist, right? Turns out this gang member has a very curious sense of irony, considering how he’s also not the poster child for virtue:
“There were charges against him under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). When people get involved with such individuals, something is bound to happen. This is exactly what happened to Siddique.”
Not that we’d expect a lesson in morality from a criminal, right? That’s like taking cooking tips from someone who burns water.
And just to keep the plot even juicier, Salman Khan has now found himself entangled in this web. Following Baba’s untimely demise, the police have cranked up their security around the star after receiving a threatening message demanding Rs 5 crores. Apparently, this message ominously warned that Salman’s fate could be “worse” than Baba’s. Because who doesn’t love the threat of melodrama in a poorly written thriller?
So, as Mumbai gets ready for what’s likely an epic showdown of government officials, social media crypticness, and a barrage of police press conferences, let’s take a collective deep breath. Because when crime, conspiracy, and cryptic posts collide, you can be assured of one thing: It’s going to be one heck of a show. Grab your popcorn; it’s bound to get interesting!
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