NO SELFIES, 24/7 POLICE PATROLS OUTSIDE SALMAN’S HOUSE

Amid threat to his life, 60 policemen have been stationed outside Khan’s residence and security at his Panvel farmhouse intensified
HINDUSTAN TIMES (October 17, 2024)

Actor Salman Khan’s security cover was beefed up after his close friend, Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique was shot dead by three assailants on October 12. Now, more layers have been added to his Y plus security amid aggressive threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

As per an India Today report, Khan’s security detail now includes an additional eight to ten armed police officers. The Mumbai Police has also set up a dedicated command centre for the actor’s residence, Galaxy Apartments. The eight-floor building now has 24/7 police patrols and AI surveillance cameras at all entrances to detect if an individual is recognised in the vicinity more than thrice. With barricades outside the building, unauthorised visits, gathering around the building or clicking selfies have been banned.

SALMAN’S SHOOTS NOT CANCELLED
Khan is currently in the middle of shooting for his next film Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss, along with hosting a reality show. The actor had cancelled all shoots to attend Siddique’s funeral on Sunday, leading to speculation that the rest of his schedule might be affected. However, when we contacted the actor’s manager, he said this was “not true”.

A source close to the film confirmed that the actor’s security has been beefed up even on sets. “Salman sir always had security around him but lately additional 8-10 personnel have been added. They come for recce before he arrives. Abhi 1-2 din ka schedule aage peeche hua tha, but nothing major. If shooting was earlier expected to wrap up by December, it will now finish by January,” the insider said.

Tension between Khan and Bishnoi dates back to the 1998 Blackbuck shooting in Rajasthan. Since then, the gangster has demanded that the actor apologize for killing an animal that is sacred to the Bishnoi community.

With inputs from Yashika Mathur

SECURITY MEASURES IN PLACE
- An additional layer has been added to Khan’s Y plus security detail. Khan’s movements are coordinated with local police stations to secure his destination before arrival

- AI-enabled security surveillance cameras installed at all entrances at Galaxy Apartment and all visitors to the building are thoroughly screened

- Barricades around the complex to prevent unauthorized entry or selfies with fans

- 24/7 police patrols and 60 plainclothes policemen stationed outside the building.

- Security around Khan’s farmhouse in Panvel has also been intensified