Siddique, who had earlier this year joined NCP after years with the Congress, was killed outside his son Zeeshan Siddique's office on 12 October

"Baba Siddique was killed because he was not a good man. There were charges against him under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). It is said that he was associated with Dawood, the man behind the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts,

Five accused arrested in connection with NCP leader Baba Siddique murder case the day before had demanded Rs 50 lakh for the job, but backed out later due to disagreement over payment and also considering the slain politician's clout,

Mumbai Police's Crime Branch on Friday held the five accused for allegedly providing firearms and logistical support to the shooters of Baba Siddique.

The five arrested individuals are alleged to have provided logistical support and firearms to those who eventually carried out the shooting.

The Mumbai Police said the five recently arrested suspects had backed out due to disagreements over the payment.