Zeeshan Akhtar, the alleged mastermind behind the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, has been detained by the Canadian authorities, said a source in Mumbai police.

Police sources claim they have received confirmation that Zeeshan is currently in the custody of Canadian law enforcement.

Zeeshan, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, is said to have acted as the handler for the shooters involved in Siddique’s murder.