Mumbai, April 19 -- The Special MCOC Court has allowed an intervention application filed by Shezeen Siddique, wife of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, who was shot dead last year, in the proceedings of the ongoing murder case.

The application was filed through advocates Advocate Pradip Gharat, assisted by Trivankumar Karnani and Hritika Jannawar.

According to a press note that was issued, Shezeen Siddique, who was present in court, has now officially been made a party to the trial and will assist the Prosecution -- marking a key development in the case.

On January 28, Zeeshan Siddiqui, son of slain NCP leader Baba Siddiqui, in his statement to the Police has raised questions on the slum rehabilitation (SRA) projects in Bandra...