The opposition has demanded the resignation of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis following the murder of NCP's ex-MLA Baba Siddique. Congress also called for Union home minister Amit Shah's resignation, emphasizing the government's responsibility for ensuring security and a transparent investigation.
In Bahraich, an FIR has been lodged against Salman, while 20-30 individuals are detained following a violent clash. SP Vrinda Shukla confirmed that police are investigating the incident and monitoring the idol immersion process to ensure order. Special teams are deployed, and videos are being recorded for evidence.
Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was shot dead outside his son's Mumbai office, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claiming responsibility. Three shooters were involved, two of whom—Gurmail Baljit Singh and Dharamraj Kashyap—are arrested, while the third, Shiv Kumar, remains at large. A handler is also on the run, and the incident occurred around 9:30 pm.
A woman from Gujarat's Kutch faked her suicide to elope with her lover by strangling and burning a beggar’s body. They left evidence to mislead her family. Guilt-ridden, she confessed to her father, leading to their arrest after three months. Societal norms hindered their union.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized BJP, calling it a 'party of terrorists' following PM Modi's remark about Congress being taken over by Urban Naxals. Kharge accused BJP of supporting violence against scheduled castes and tribes, including lynching, rape, and other atrocities.