Guwahati: Bollywood actor Salman Khan who had previously sought for a handgun licence for self-defense would now receive Y+ category security from the Mumbai police because it is believed that the actor is in danger.
The actor had previously received a threat letter from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, prompting the Maharashtra government to pursue this action.
Salman and his father Salim Khan received a death threat just a few days after the passing of Punjabi musician Sidhu Moose Wala. The note was discovered by Salim’s security crew outside their Mumbai residence close to the Bandra Bandstand promenade, where he regularly runs in the morning.
Salman applied for a weapon licence from the Mumbai Police following the threat letter for his personal safety.
According to intelligence from the Maharashtra Home Department, the Bishnoi gang threatened Salman Khan and his father in order to create a situation where they could demonstrate their authority. The Maharashtra department of Home Affairs boosted Salman’s security as a result of the incident.