Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister, was shot dead on Saturday night in Mumbai. The Mumbai Police have arrested two shooters and are searching for a third. The assailants planned to use pepper spray before firing shots, but one of them opened fire directly during a Durga Visarjan procession. The police are investigating a potential connection to Lawrence Bishnoi, a notorious gangster.
India has been awarded the hosting rights for the ISSF Junior World Cup in 2025, further solidifying its position as a global hub for shooting sports. ISSF President Luciano Rossi has expressed support for India’s bid to host more major tournaments in the future, recognizing the country’s commitment to developing the sport.
Former Maharashtra Minister and senior NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot dead by three men in Mumbai’s Bandra East on Saturday night. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the law and order situation in the state. Two accused, one from Uttar Pradesh and the other from Haryana, have been arrested while the third is absconding. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has assured that the Mumbai Police will soon arrest the third accused and take strict action against those involved.
Senior politician and NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai on Saturday, sparking outrage and prompting a swift police response. Two suspects were arrested, while a third remains at large. Authorities have vowed to investigate the incident thoroughly and ensure justice is served.
Former minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique was shot and killed in Mumbai on Saturday. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, and the Shiv Sena (UBT) has criticized the state government’s handling of security in the city. Siddique’s death has sparked concerns about safety and law and order in Mumbai.
A 2-year-old sea lion was fatally shot on a beach in Orange County, and a $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible. The shooting violated the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which protects these animals. The incident highlights the dangers of human interaction with sea lions and the importance of respecting their natural behaviors.
The ISSF World Cup Finals are set to take place in Delhi from October 15-17, featuring top shooters from around the world vying for victory across 12 Olympic events. India, the host nation, will field the largest contingent of shooters, with 23 athletes competing against a total of 132 shooters from 37 countries.
Indian shooter Arjun Babuta narrowly missed out on a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, finishing fourth by just 0.9 points. The experience was emotionally devastating, leaving him numb and questioning his fate. Babuta, who overcame a debilitating back injury and personal struggles to reach the Olympics, believes he could have won gold had he planned better. He is now focusing on improving his equipment and ammunition selection for upcoming competitions.
Indian shooters continued their impressive run at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru, with a clean sweep in the women’s 25m standard pistol event and a gold medal in the men’s event. Divanshi, Parisha Gupta, and Manvi Jain secured the top three positions for India, while Suraj Sharma won gold in the men’s category. This brings India’s total medal count to an impressive number.
A gold-medal winning kickboxer, Deepak, has been arrested by Delhi Police in connection with a shooting incident at a luxury car showroom in Naraina last month. Another suspect, Armaan, was shot by police in an encounter. The shooting was allegedly orchestrated by a US-based gangster, Himanshu Bhau.
