Baba Siddique shot dead: Trio’s alleged handler identified

Mohammed Zeeshan Akhtar, who is believed to be the handler of the trio who killed Baba Siddique

The alleged handler in the Baba Siddique murder case has been identified as Zeeshan Akhtar, a resident of Shakar village in the Nakodar area of Jalandhar, Punjab. Akhtar had been apprehended by the police in Jalandhar and has a history of criminal involvement. According to the police, the 24-year-old leads a gang of 22 members.

According to sources, Akhtar's connection to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang reportedly began during his time in Patiala jail, where he met members of the group while serving time for a murder and robbery case for which he was arrested by Jalandhar police in 2022. Following his release from jail, Akhtar is believed to have travelled to Mumbai.

According to police sources, after being released from jail on June 7, Akhtar first visited Gurmail Singh's house in Kaithal, Haryana. Soon after receiving orders, the shooters, including Akhtar, left for Mumbai to carry out their mission. It is suspected that all the accused were staying together in Mumbai during the planning and execution of the crime. Police believe that Akhtar is still hiding somewhere in the city, and efforts to locate him are underway.

According to sources, Zeeshan's real name is Mohammad Yasin Akhtar, but he is also known as Jesi, Jassi and Sikander.

An extortion case worth R30 lakh had been filed against Akhtar at the Sadar police station in Jalandhar.

Akhtar had allegedly extorted one Rano, and when the demand was not met, two shots were fired at Rano's house. He has used .32 and .30 caliber pistols to carry out his activities.