Shiv Kumar disclosed details of his escape to Uttar Pradesh after confirming Siddique's critical condition outside Lilavati Hospital. He admitted to hiding evidence, which police later found.

The shooter told the police that soon after the firing, he quickly changed his shirt and stood outside the hospital for 30 minutes among the crowd

Four close friends, whose late-night conversations on social media apps raised suspicions, have played a pivotal role in helping Mumbai Police track down Shivkumar Gautam, the main shooter of NCP leader Baba Siddique,

Shivkumar Gautam, alias Shiva, the alleged shooter of former minister Baba Siddique, confessed to police that he lingered near the hospital where Siddique was taken to confirm the success of his act.