Death threat to Salman Khan? Maharashtra govt upgrades security of the megastar

Lawrence Bishnoi gang members tried to befriend the staff of the actor’s farmhouse to ascertain the details about the timings of his entry and exit
A ‘Y+ category’ is a security detail of 39 personnel, including 2-4 commandos and police personnel.
Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher will be given X-category security.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will get Y+ category security by the Mumbai police as the actor is perceived to be under threat. The megastar had previously applied for a weapon license for self-protection.

Just days after the death of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, Salman and his father Salim Khan received a death threat. According to Mumbai police, a letter threatening to kill actor Salman Khan and his father Salim Khan was found on June 5. The letter is written in the Hindi language and said that Salim Khan and his son Salman Khan will meet the same fate as Sidhu Moose Wala.

Owing to life-threatening concerns, the government decided to level up the security of Salman Khan, according to ANI. Khan was given regular police protection by Mumbai Police till now.

The Hindustan Times reported that the Dabbang star will get a Y+ security cover. He will have four armed security personnel with him at all times. Similarly, Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher will be given X-category security. This means they will have three security people protecting them. The report further stated that the cost of the protection will be borne by the celebs.

A ‘Y+ category’ is a security detail of 39 personnel, including 2-4 commandos and police personnel.

Last month, Delhi Police made a sensational revelation in the case pertaining to the alleged plot to kill Salman Khan. They said that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang members tried to befriend the staff of the actor’s farmhouse in Mumbai to ascertain the details about the timings of his entry and exit, reported ANI.

In 2018, Lawrence Bishnoi threatened to kill Salman Khan in Rajasthan when he appeared for a court hearing, according to a DNA report. Bishnoi had said, “Hum karenge toh pata chal hi jayega. Salman ko Jodhpur mein hi maarenge, pata chal jayega inko. Abhi toh maine kuch kiya hi nahi hai, bina matlab ke involve kar rahe hain (Everyone will know once I take action. We will kill Salman here, in Jodhpur. I haven’t done anything yet, and they’re involving me for no reason)”.

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