Mumbai Crime Branch arrests 15th Accused, the Key Middleman in Baba Siddiqui Murder Case

The Mumbai Crime Branch has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui's murder by apprehending Sujit Sushil Singh (32) from Ludhiana. This marks the 15th arrest in the ongoing case. Crime Branch officials have identified Sujit as a crucial link between the alleged mastermind Zeeshan Akhtar and the Nitin Sapre gang, which is believed to have supplied weapons for the murder. Sujit is currently being transported to Mumbai for further questioning.​

Sources within the Crime Branch have stated that Sujit fled Mumbai for his in-laws' residence in Ludhiana about a month before the murder. Originally hailing from Lucknow, he had been living in the Chedda Nagar area of Ghatkopar, Mumbai, for several years. Sources further reveal that he had direct contact with Zeeshan Akhtar and played a role in connecting him with Nitin Sapre and Ram Kannaujia, who reportedly supplied the weapons. Sujit, familiar with both Sapre and Kannaujia, reportedly facilitated their connection with Zeeshan and helped arrange funds for them.

Investigators anticipate that Sujit’s arrest could uncover further details about the involvement of the Bishnoi gang in the murder.

Fund Trail for Weapon Acquisition

The investigation has revealed that on July 7, 2024, when Ram Kannaujia traveled to Udaipur, Rajasthan, to procure weapons, his expenses, including hotel stay, were covered by Zeeshan Akhtar. Funds were transferred from the account of Amit Kumar, another accused, and directed to Kannaujia. The Crime Branch is investigating whether Amit and Zeeshan accompanied Kannaujia to Udaipur to handle the money exchange.

Source of Weapons Investigation with Rajasthan Police

To trace the origin of the firearms, the Crime Branch has shared images of pistols found on the on the mobile sets of the accused with Rajasthan Police. Authorities are further investigating whether these weapons were brought in from across international borders. So far, images of five pistols have been retrieved, with four already located and one still unaccounted for.