Salman Khan steps out with heavy security after Tiger Shroff attack, armed officers escort actor | Watch
New Delhi: Actor Salman Khan was seen surrounded by heavy security at Mumbai’s Kalina airport on Tuesday (October 20), days after the firing targeting in Juhu. Salman also received fresh death threats following the attack on Tiger.
arrived at the private airport with an increased security presence. Armed security personnel were seen accompanying the actor as he stepped out of his vehicle and made his way inside.
Salman Khan spotted with heavy security
has already been under heightened security following repeated threats allegedly linked to jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his associates. The latest security presence comes after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assured a review of security arrangements for members of the film industry following the attack on Tiger.
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For his airport appearance, Salman wore a dark navy blue shirt with rolled-up sleeves, dark denims, black boots and aviator sunglasses.
Salman Khan receives fresh threat after Tiger Shroff firing
The Tiger Shroff firing case has also brought Salman back into focus after an audio recording containing a fresh threat against the superstar surfaced following the attack.
In the recording, a man identifying himself as Anil Pandit, who claims to be a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, allegedly threatens Salman and his family while demanding that the actor apologise to Lawrence Bishnoi and the Bishnoi community.
“Listen to me carefully, Salman Khan. If you don’t apologise to my elder brother, Lawrence Bishnoi, or the Bishnoi community, then we won’t even leave a dog in your house. We will destroy your entire family. Keep this in mind. Don’t think that you are in security and nothing will happen to you,” the speaker can be heard saying.
Pandit has also claimed responsibility for the attack on Tiger along with Harman Sandhu.
A social media post claiming responsibility read, “Regarding the incident with Tiger Shroff today, Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu take responsibility. We had called and warned him earlier, but he failed to understand, so today we made him understand properly (sic).”
The post also issued a warning to people in the Hindi film industry associated with Salman. “Whoever in the Mumbai film industry does not listen to us or works with Salman Khan, they will be next. Wait and watch,” the statement read.
Police are investigating the alleged gang links in the Tiger Shroff firing case.
Tiger Shroff targeted in Juhu firing
Tiger was targeted in Mumbai’s Juhu on Sunday evening when assailants opened fire at his BMW after he left a football ground. Multiple rounds were fired at the vehicle. Three accused have been arrested in connection with the attack on Tiger, while police continue to investigate the alleged network behind the shooting.