Following the murder of politician Baba Siddique, Mumbai Crime Branch officials have confirmed to mid-day that they have written to Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), requesting files and details of SRA projects. This move comes amid growing concerns over potential motives tied to the redevelopment initiatives opposed by Siddique and his son, Zeeshan. Sources reveal that the intensified scrutiny of these projects was sparked by Zeeshan’s recent tweet, in which he cryptically stated that his father died while protecting the homes of the poor.

We have been looking into this angle as well, and now we have formally requested the SRA to share the details of the projects in the Bandra East constituency of MLA Zeeshan Siddique. We have also asked for information on the protests carried out by Zeeshan and his late father, as well as the FIR registered against them,” a senior Mumbai police officer said.