In a disturbing development, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has received a death threat via a message sent to the Mumbai Traffic Police’s WhatsApp helpline. The threat explicitly stated that the BJP leader would be killed “like Baba Siddique” if he did not resign from his position as Chief Minister within 10 days. The message, which surfaced on Thursday, comes just weeks after former NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) leader and ex-minister Baba Siddique was shot dead in Bandra, Mumbai, in a brutal daylight murder.
Threat to CM Yogi Adityanath
The message, sent from an unknown number warned that his fate would mirror that of Baba Siddique if he failed to step down. Mumbai Police, immediately alerted to the severity of the threat, have launched an investigation to trace the origin of the message and identify the sender. While this threat is unsettling, it also underscores a growing pattern of high-profile figures being targeted in Mumbai, a city grappling with multiple threats in recent weeks.
Mumbai Police Investigating the Threat
Mumbai Police are taking the death threat very seriously, given its similarity to previous threats against actor Salman Khan and the timing of its issuance. Officers are working to trace the number and identify the person behind the threat. With heightened tensions, the investigation has intensified, and authorities are coordinating with various law enforcement agencies to prevent any potential escalation.
Security has been bolstered around the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, with intelligence agencies also monitoring the situation closely. The severity of the threat is heightened by the recent trend of violent attacks and the involvement of notorious criminal networks in the region.
A Surge in Threats: Salman Khan Also Targeted
This latest threat against CM Yogi adds to the growing list of threats that Mumbai Police have been dealing with recently, many of which targeted Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. The actor has received several threatening messages over the past few months, many of which demanded a ransom or threatened him with death if he did not comply. The situation escalated earlier this year when a shooting incident occurred outside his residence in Bandra, allegedly orchestrated by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Mumbai Police have made several arrests in connection with the threats, including a vegetable seller from Jamshedpur and a tattoo artist from Noida. These individuals were taken into transit remand for questioning, and investigators are continuing to probe deeper into the criminal networks involved.
The Murder of Baba Siddique
Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, a well-known politician, was shot dead near his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Bandra on October 12. The killing sent shockwaves through political circles, as he had long been a prominent figure, particularly in the Bandra region. His murder was claimed by jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang, raising suspicions about a larger conspiracy. The motive behind Siddique’s killing remains under investigation, but reports suggest that criminal rivalries may have played a part.
Zeeshan Siddique, the son of the slain politician, is a sitting MLA from Bandra and is believed to have also been mentioned in one of the threats received by Mumbai authorities. Zeeshan has maintained a low profile since his father’s assassination, but the focus of the investigation has widened to include any possible connections between the threats against political figures and Bollywood celebrities.
Lawrence Bishnoi Gang’s Role
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang, a notorious criminal organization, has repeatedly made headlines in connection with violent activities and extortion threats. The gang’s involvement in both the threats against Salman Khan and the murder of Baba Siddique has raised concerns about their reach and influence. Bishnoi, currently imprisoned, has allegedly been able to orchestrate these activities from behind bars, according to police sources. His gang was linked to the firing outside the actor’s home in April, and authorities believe they have been attempting to extort the actor for money, citing his past involvement in the blackbuck poaching case in Rajasthan.
The Bishnoi community, of which Lawrence Bishnoi is a member, holds blackbucks in high religious regard, which is why the poaching incident has provoked strong reactions over the years. Despite the actor’s legal troubles in the case, he has consistently denied any wrongdoing. However, the threats against him have persisted, particularly from Bishnoi’s gang, which has vowed to seek revenge for the killing of the endangered animals.
