Viral video shows wanted accused in Baba Siddique murder case, claims Pakistani gangster helped him escape

A video of Zishan Akhtar, a key accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, has gone viral. In the clip, Akhtar allegedly claims that a Pakistani gangster, Shahzad Bhatti, helped him flee India and that he is now "far away from Asia." He is also heard issuing threats to his so-called "enemies."

However, Mumbai Police remain sceptical about his claims. An official from the crime branch stated on Friday that they believe Akhtar is still in India. According to their information, he had made several extortion calls in Punjab just last month.

Police Verify Video Authenticity

Authorities are currently examining the authenticity of the video. While it appears to feature Akhtar, police suspect it might have been recorded within the country.

Akhtar is one of the absconding suspects in the murder case, along with Shubham Lonkar and Anmol Bishnoi, who is the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Police believe Akhtar played a major role in planning the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, who was shot dead in Mumbai’s Bandra area on 12 October 2024.

Last Spotted in Uttarakhand

Police sources indicate that Akhtar was last seen in Nainital, Uttarakhand, along with Lonkar before the murder. Despite his claims of fleeing the country, investigators are determined to track him down. The case continues to be a high priority for law enforcement.

Inputs from PTI