Mumbai: Concern has increased in the film industry after the firing on Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai. During the investigation, the police have received some such inputs, in which it has come to light that the houses of many big Bollywood stars have been recceed. These include names like Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar. In view of the situation, Mumbai Police has advised film personalities to be cautious and limit their activities in public places. The police’s concern is not only about the attack on Tiger but also to find out whether some other artists were also the target of the attackers.
What precautions did the police ask Bollywood stars to take?
According to a senior Mumbai Police official, lead actors have been advised to avoid visiting public places and limit interactions with fans in the crowd. They have also been asked to stay away from big events and places where security arrangements may be difficult to manage. Police believe that in the current situation it is necessary to take extra vigilance so that any untoward incident can be prevented. This advisory is not limited to any one actor. In view of the threats being received by film celebrities in the name of people associated with Lawrence Bishnoi gang and the recent firing incident, there has been increased concern about the safety of many prominent artists.
When was Tiger Shroff’s car fired upon?
On October 18, Tiger Shroff’s car was fired upon by motorcycle-borne assailants in Mumbai’s Juhu area. According to initial information, three attackers had come on a bike and two of them opened fire, while the third was present with them. Tiger Shroff was not injured in the incident, but his driver and an auto rickshaw driver were injured. Shortly after the incident, a post appeared on social media in which people named Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu claimed responsibility for the attack. In the post, there was also a threat to target film people working with Salman Khan. However, a gang’s claim of taking responsibility cannot in itself be considered a police confirmation.
Which film stars’ houses were allegedly receded?
Mumbai Crime Branch investigation revealed that before the attack on Tiger Shroff, the accused had collected information about the houses of many big Bollywood stars. According to sources related to the investigation, the names of Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar are included in this list. The accused had allegedly gone to different areas in auto rickshaws and conducted recce of these houses.
The investigation also raised suspicions that the attackers were planning to target stars who had relatively little security. Police are investigating who the people were behind Reiki and what role they played in planning the attack.
Why are we getting threats against Salman Khan?
The dispute between Salman Khan and Lawrence Bishnoi is quite old. Its roots lie in the black buck poaching case of 1998. The Bishnoi community gives religious importance to the black buck. Lawrence Bishnoi has already threatened Salman Khan regarding this matter. People working with Salman Khan were also warned in the alleged message that surfaced after the firing on Tiger Shroff. After this, a threatening audio was also released against Salman and his family. Police are investigating the authenticity of these messages and their connection with the attack.
Is concern about security increasing in Bollywood?
After the firing on Tiger Shroff and the alleged recce of stars’ houses, concerns about security have increased in the film industry. Following the police advisory, artists may have to take extra precautions while participating in their public activities and programmes. At present, the police’s focus is on assessing the possible threats, investigating the network of the accused and preventing any new incidents.
