Baba Siddique Murder: Pune’s Karve Nagar Emerges as Key Location in Plot

Pune, 24th October 2024: The investigation into the murder of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique has revealed that the conspiracy was plotted in Pune’s Karve Nagar area. In connection with the case, Praveen Lonkar, affiliated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was arrested. His brother Shubham is on the run, while four individuals linked to the case were detained by Mumbai Police on Wednesday, 23rd October, for questioning.

The detainees have been identified as Rupesh Mohol, Karan Salve, Shivam Mohol, and Rian Khan. In addition to Praveen Lonkar, Dharmaraj Kashyap and Guruneel Singh were also arrested in Pune in connection with the Siddique murder case. Praveen Lonkar, who operated a dairy in the Karve Nagar area, along with his brother Shubham, was reportedly in contact with members of the Bishnoi gang via social media. Both brothers are suspected to have been in touch with the accused in Siddique’s murder.

Shubham was previously arrested by Akola Police for supplying pistols to the Bishnoi gang. It is believed that the four individuals detained on Wednesday were in contact with Shubham.

The Bishnoi gang had earlier issued death threats to the owner of a prominent jewellery store in the city, demanding an extortion of ₹10 crore. Recently, a social activist on Shankar Sheth Road was also threatened. Pune Police continues to investigate the case.