Mumbai police steps up security at actor Salman Khan’s home

The Mumbai police is planning to regulate the entry and exit of visitors at Galaxy Apartments, the residence of Bollywood actor Salman Khan in Bandra, following incidents of trespassing on the premises, officials said on Friday, 23 May.

The actor, who has received threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has already been provided Y-plus security cover, which entails the mandatory presence of five police personnel 24x7.

On Thursday, 22 May, police launched an inquiry after two incidents of security breach were reported at the actor's residence in as many days. One man, hailing from Chhattisgarh, and a woman, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, have been arrested for trespassing on separate occasions.

The woman, identified as Isha Chhabria had entered the building after tricking the security at the main gate and reached the actor's flat at 3 a.m. on Wednesday, 21 May.

Jitendra Kumar Singh, who claimed to be a fan of Salman Khan, was spotted twice near Galaxy Apartments on Tuesday, 20 May.

The first time, a constable asked him to leave, and he reportedly flung his mobile phone in frustration. He returned later in the evening and managed to sneak in, but was stopped and handed over to the Bandra police.

According to the police, in view of the threats and the trespassing incidents, they would be regulating the entry of visitors to Galaxy Apartments and also improve the security arrangements.

New visitors will be required to confirm their identity with the residents before they are allowed inside.

With PTI inputs