Mumbai Police upgrades security of two Bollywood stars to Y-Plus cover

Mumbai Police have stepped up security for several Bollywood personalities following the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff in Juhu. At least two A-list actors have been given upgraded Y-Plus security cover amid continuing threats allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

According to sources, the security cover of one actor has been raised from the X category to Y-Plus, while another actor's protection has been upgraded from Y to Y-Plus. Police have not disclosed their identities or details of the arrangements, citing operational security concerns.

The review also extends beyond celebrities who have received direct threats. Authorities are assessing the security needs of people believed to be associated with personalities allegedly on the Bishnoi gang's target list. Some family members of Bollywood stars have reportedly been provided X-category protection after individual threat assessments.

Tiger Shroff firing triggers security review

The latest security measures follow the October 18 firing incident near Pushpa Park in Juhu. Three unidentified men on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire at Shroff's car as it was leaving a nearby football ground. At least three rounds were fired.

The actor escaped without injuries, but his driver and an autorickshaw driver were hurt. Soon after the incident, an audio message allegedly linked to two foreign-based members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility. The message reportedly warned Shroff against working with actor Salman Khan.

Amitabh Bachchan, Tusshar Kapoor also face threats

The security concerns have grown following other alleged threats involving Bollywood personalities. On November 14, the Delhi Police Special Cell said it had foiled a planned firing attack on veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan in Mumbai. Two suspected sharpshooters, Vikas Thakur alias Vicky and Deep alias Deepak Singh, were arrested in Delhi and Mumbai, respectively. They were allegedly acting on the instructions of a foreign-based gangster over Bachchan's alleged anti-Sikh remarks from 1984.

Actor Tusshar Kapoor has also reportedly received an extortion call demanding Rs 5 crore. The incident is part of a wider pattern of threatening messages and calls allegedly aimed at extracting money and establishing criminal influence over the Hindi film industry.