Mumbai Police Dismiss Constable for Security Lapse in Baba Siddique's Murder
Constable guarding Baba Siddique dismissed over security lapse
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The Mumbai police have dismissed Constable Shyam Magan Sonawane for negligence in his duties during the assassination of senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique on October 12, 2024. Sonawane's failure to protect Siddique led to an inquiry and subsequent dismissal confirmed on April 30, 2026.
- 01Constable Shyam Magan Sonawane was dismissed for negligence in duty.
- 02Baba Siddique was shot dead in Bandra East on October 12, 2024.
- 03Sonawane was part of Siddique's security detail during the attack.
- 04A departmental inquiry led to the dismissal decision.
- 05The dismissal order was served on May 2, 2026.
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Mumbai police have dismissed Constable Shyam Magan Sonawane from service for negligence while guarding Baba Siddique, a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) who was shot dead on October 12, 2024. Sonawane was assigned to Siddique's security detail and was present during the attack outside Siddique's son’s office in Bandra East, Mumbai. Following the incident, he was suspended pending a departmental inquiry, which revealed his irresponsibility in protecting the senior politician. A show-cause notice was issued to Sonawane on September 29, 2025, proposing his dismissal, which was confirmed by the Additional Commissioner of Police on April 30, 2026. The dismissal order was officially served on him on May 2, 2026.
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This dismissal highlights accountability within the Mumbai police force and raises concerns about the effectiveness of security details for political leaders.
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