Report says this is why Shah Rukh Khan skipped friend Baba Siddique’s funeral

October 15, 2024: The brutal murder of politician Baba Siddiq, a long-time friend of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, has shocked the entire industry. Many celebrities including Salman Khan, Sohail Khan and Pooja Bhatt attended Siddique’s funeral to pay their last respects. However, Shah Rukh Khan’s absence from the ceremony raised eyebrows given his well-known friendship with Siddiq.

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Shah Rukh Khan is absent:

Shah Rukh Khan chose not to attend Baba Siddique’s funeral to avoid getting embroiled in the political drama surrounding the murder, Times Now and Zoom reported. Although the actor had attended other funerals before, such as that of Farah Khan’s mother and a prayer meeting for photographers, he made a conscious decision not to attend this one.

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Sources told Zoom, “Shah Rukh Khan does not want to get involved in the political controversy surrounding Siddique’s murder case. Considering the involvement of Lawrence Bishnoi gang, the gang has issued threats to Salman Khan. Shah Rukh Khan I think it’s best to avoid this situation altogether to protect yourself.”

Baba Siddique Murder Case:

Baba Siddique, a three-time Member of Parliament from Bandra West, was killed in a brutal attack on Saturday night. He was shot multiple times while visiting his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Bandra East. The notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which had previously threatened Salman Khan, has now claimed responsibility for the murder.

A chilling message posted by a Facebook account associated with the gang made their motives clear. The post, written in Hindi, referred to their alleged involvement in Bollywood and real estate deals with Salman Khan and Dawood Ibrahim. It also sends a warning to anyone supporting Salman Khan or Daoud.

Investigation update:

So far, three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Baba Siddique and the investigation is ongoing. The involvement of Lawrence Bishnoi’s group has added to the complexity of the case and Shah Rukh Khan’s decision to keep his distance is understandable.