Overview
- Head Constable Shyam Magan Sonawane was removed from service, with the dismissal order served May 2 and accepted by him.
- The department acted after an inquiry that led to his suspension on October 18, 2024, a show-cause notice on September 29, 2025, and a penalty confirmed on April 30, 2026.
- Police say Siddique had three constables working in shifts with only one at night, and only Sonawane was present; he reportedly cited loud Dussehra processions for failing to identify the shooters.
- The Crime Branch charge sheet outlines three possible motives linked to Siddique’s ties to actor Salman Khan, an alleged Bishnoi gang push to extort in Mumbai, and claimed revenge for the custodial death of Anuj Thapan.
- Siddique’s son, Zeeshan, rejects those motives and alleges a builder lobby plot, saying he gave names to investigators and wants summons and phone tower location checks.