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'Be careful': What 'D-Company' threat mail to Baba Siddique's son said
The display picture on the email, received on April 19, shows a gun with two bullets.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Baba Siddique's son Zeeshan Siddique on Monday said that he has received a death threat via email from “D company”.
'D company' is a name coined for the underworld crime syndicate led by fugitive Indian gangster-terrorist Dawood Ibrahim.
Zeeshan Siddique confirmed the incident with HT, saying that the police had come to his residence to record his statement as he had received an email demanding protection money of ₹10 crore two days ago.
“I ignored it then but have been receiving reminders since then, including today. Finally, I had to complain to the police about it,” he said.
The display picture on the email, received on April 19, shows a gun with two bullets. The content of the email reads: “It was sad that after Baba Siddique’s encounter news, a fake news about Lawrence Bishnoi being behind it was planted. It was done by someone else but that is in the past. Now I want ₹10 crore from your family for protection and you have two days’ time.”
“Please don’t involve the police. This incident could happen with you; so be careful,” the sender threatened, adding, “Please let me know in case any clarification is required. Take it seriously. I will send you location and time. Please confirm your email, D-Company.”
Baba Siddique's death
Baba Siddique, a NCP leader, was shot dead by three assailants near his son Zeeshan Siddique's office in Mumbai's Nirmal Nagar on October 12, 2024.
The main shooter, Shivkumar Gautam, allegedly fired six rounds, three of which hit Siddique’s upper body. He died within an hour at Lilavati Hospital.
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The other two assailants—Dharmaraj Kashyap and Gurmail Singh—were arrested soon after the attack. Their capture led to a larger crackdown, with 24 others also arrested. All 27 accused are currently in judicial custody.
According to the charge sheet, Anmol Bishnoi—brother of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi—is the chief conspirator behind the murder. Police allege that Anmol orchestrated the killing to establish his dominance in Mumbai’s underworld.
However, Zeeshan Siddique, has alleged that certain builders and political figures with stakes in slum rehabilitation (SRA) projects in Bandra may have been involved in the conspiracy.
