The key accused who shot NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was arrested on Sunday while he was attempting to escape to Nepal from Uttar Pradesh.

The arrested person was identified as Shiv Kumar.

Apart from Kumar, two other people were also arrested, media reports said.

The 66-year-old NCP leader was shot dead outside his son Zeeshan Siddique's office in Bandra East, Mumbai, last month.

According to reports, the arrested people are currently being brought to Mumbai.

More details are awaited.