Mumbai Police upgrades security for two Bollywood stars to Y-plus category
The security review follows an October 18 attack on actor Tiger Shroff and alleged threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Mumbai Police has increased the security cover of at least two prominent Bollywood actors to the Y-plus category, according to The Indian Express. This decision comes after an attack on actor Tiger Shroff on October 18 and ongoing threats linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
The security upgrade follows an incident where three men on a motorcycle opened fire near a football ground in Juhu. While Tiger Shroff was not hurt, his driver and an autorickshaw driver sustained injuries. An audio message from two members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the attack and warned Shroff against working with Salman Khan.
The police are conducting a wider security review of film personalities to assess threat levels. One actor's protection was moved from X category to Y-plus, while another's was raised from Y to Y-plus. The names of these actors and specific operational details are being withheld for security reasons.
Security measures include increasing personnel, deploying extra manpower, and tracking travel routes. Protection has also been extended to family members and associates of actors targeted by the gang. Some family members have been granted X-category security.
A senior Mumbai Police officer stated that the department periodically reviews security and maintains communication with those facing threats. The officer noted that police may provide extra men at specific locations or change a person's security category based on threat perception.
The ongoing review covers actors who have received direct threats and those close to them. Officials said security arrangements may be adjusted further based on the final findings of the review.