Gaurav Vilas Apune, arrested in the Baba Siddique murder case, revealed a backup “Plan B” for the assassination. He was selected as a backup shooter and practiced firing with Rupesh Mohol in Jharkhand. Six shooters were hired if “Plan A” failed. The accused were promised ₹25 lakh, a Dubai trip, a flat, and a vehicle by mastermind Shubham Lonkar, allegedly linked to gangster Anmol Bishnoi.