IN PHOTOS: Baba Siddique laid to rest with full state honours

NCP leader and former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique was laid to rest on Sunday evening with full state honours at Bada Qabrastan in Marine Lines (Pic/Satej Shinde, Atul Kamble)

Updated on : 13 October,2024 10:37 PM IST | Compiled by : Divya Nair

Pic/Atul Kamble

Baba Siddique's final journey began from his home in Bandra on Sunday evening

MLA Zeeshan Siddique carries the mortal remains of his father outside their home in Bandra

The band marches ahead of the funeral procession

Locals offer prayers in Bandra for the late minister

Despite the rains, a large crowd had gathered to bid farewell to the three-time legislator

Baba Siddique's mortal remains being taken from his house to the burial ground

Locals gather for the funeral namaaz outside Baba Siddique's residence. A large crowd had offered prayers in the building compound, and two floors of the parking of the building

Earlier in the day, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had announced that Baba Siddique will be cremated with full state honours

Siddique, a former minister in the Maharashtra government (2004-2008) and chairman of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), will receive this honour in recognition of his public service