The Maharashtra government has initiated the legal process to extradite Mohammad Zeeshan Akhtar, alias Jassi, a key accused in the high-profile murder case of NCP leader Baba Siddique, after his arrest in Canada, confirmed Minister of State (Home) Yogesh Kadam.

Akhtar, considered a close associate of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, is believed to have played a pivotal role in orchestrating Siddique’s murder. “This man [Akhtar], who had been absconding for a long time, has now been apprehended in Canada. We are now following all international protocols to bring him back to Mumbai. The investigation will progress further once he’s in our custody,” said Kadam.

Akhtar’s role