Crime Branch officers have arrested the 10th alleged accused in the Baba Siddique murder, from Belapur. The accused has been identified as Bhagwat Singh, 32. Police said Singh played an active role in the conspiracy to kill Siddique and supplied a firearm to the accused.

“The matter is very sensitive, and Singh has roots in Udaipur. He was living in BKC until the politician was shot dead, after which he moved to Belapur. We suspect he supplied the firearm and money to the accused, which is why his custody is required,” the addl public prosecutor, Randdhir Yelaave said in court. So far, police have made 10 arrests, while three prime suspects remain at large. According to the police, Singh is a scrap dealer who met one of the accused, Ram Kanojiya and was in contact with the absconding accused.