Baba Siddique Murder: MCOCA Court Frames Charges Against 27 Accused

• A special MCOCA court framed charges against 27 accused in the 2024 murder case of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique.
• The charges were framed under MCOCA, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for murder, Arms Act, and Maharashtra Police Act.
• Framing of charges marks the first stage in a criminal trial, formalizing accusations based on evidence.
• Siddique, 66, was shot dead by three assailants outside his son Zeeshan’s office in Bandra (East) on October 12, 2024.
• Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, is named as a wanted accused, allegedly conspiring the murder to instill fear and dominance.