NEW DELHI — A senior politician in India's financial capital, Mumbai, who was also known for his close ties with Bollywood has been shot dead weeks before a key state election.

An Indian politician has been shot dead in the commercial capital, Mumbai. Gunmen opened fire on Baba Siddique, 66, near the office of his son, who is also a politician, according to local media reports. Two people have been arrested in connection with the killing.

Former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai. He was Ajit Pawar led NCP leader. 3 unknown assailants fired 2-3 rounds of gunshots at him. The incident took place outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique's office near Colgate ground in Nirmal Nagar,

Former Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique received state honour during his final rites in Mumbai on October 13. Baba Siddique was shot by unknown assailants and died during treatment on Saturday night,

Prominent Maharashtra leader Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai's Bandra area on Dussehra. Shooters gunned him down outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique's office and fled on a bike. The murder of the influential former minister has sent shockwaves through political and Bollywood circles.