Headline
The Mumbai Court remands Pravin Lonkar in custody of police for the murder case of Baba Siddique.
Summary
Pravin Lonkar is arrested for the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, and has been placed in police custody until 21st October 2024. He allegedly recruited 2 shooters involved in the fatal attack. The case involves links to the network of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, with investigations extending to multiple states.
Key Facts
- Case Name: State of Maharashtra vs. Pravin Lonkar
- Pravin Lonkar was arrested in Pune by Mumbai Police and is accused of recruiting 2 shooters.
- The shooters, Gurmail Baljit Singh and Dharmaraj Rajesh Kashyap,are in custody already .
- Public prosecutor SN Vaidya stated that brother of Pravin Lankar ,is connected to the gang of Lawrence Bishnoi.
- The defense claims Pravin Lonkar is being framed and lacks direct evidence of conspiracy.
Legal Insights
The police sought custody to untangle the conspiracy and track connections of the gang across states. The defense’s argument of Pravin Lonkar being a scapegoat shows the difficulty of proving conspiracy in criminal cases.
Impact
This big profile murder, with political and organized crime elements, showcases the urgency of cracking down on such networks to ensure public safety.
Why It Matters
The case focuses on the challenges in handling political murders and criminal networks, demanding both smooth justice and thorough scrutiny of evidence.
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