Siddique murder: Fadnavis denies Bishnoi gang involvement amid theories | Nagpur News

Nagpur: State Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the police have found some clues in the shocking killing of NCP leader (Ajit). Baba Siddique but he refused to confirm the reports of the involvement of the The Lawrence Bishnoi gang in the incident. Speaking to reporters in Gondia, Fadnavis slammed veteran leader Sharad Pawar for “politicizing” the issue over the latter’s statement on the “deteriorating law and order situation”.
Asked about the Bishnoi gangs angle, Fadnavis said, “Various theories are being floated in the media, and everyone is offering news according to their whim and fancy. Many theories are coming out, but no there is nothing official about it. I can say that some angles have come to the fore, and the investigation is continuing now, any information that will not affect the investigation will be shared by the police with the media today.”
He added that although the police are looking for certain leads. Fadnavis said, “Police arrested two people in this case. Currently investigation is on, some leads are found, but it would not be appropriate to talk about it here.”
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar targeted the state government for the murder. “The Mahayuti government should put up a sign saying to the public, ‘You look after your own safety. We cannot ensure your safety,” Wadettiwar said.
Regarding Sharad Pawar’s criticism of the law and order situation, Fadnavis said, “Sharad Pawar is only focused on securing power. Even after such a serious incident, they can only think of come to power, but we are thinking about Maharashtra.”
Fadnavis said Siddique’s death was a personal loss for him. “It is a very sad incident as I had a very close friendship with Baba Siddique. We worked together for many years in the legislature. It is a shock to all of us.”