Salman Khan’s Galaxy apartments transformed into bulletproof fortress after threats | WATCH

Entertainment: Salman Khan reinforces the security at Galaxy Apartments with bulletproof windows and comprehensive systems after threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and the escalation of the Blackbuck case.

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Entertainment: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has reportedly enhanced security at Galaxy Apartments in Bandra, Mumbai, as a follow-up incident happened to be a shooting in April 2024. The new security measures include installing bulletproof windows, high-tech security system equipment, as well as high-resolution CCTV cameras for monitoring suspicious activities or movements. In addition to this, the actor now sports bulletproof glass at the balcony, which he visits very frequently to meet the fans. He lives in a 1 BHK ground-floor flat of Galaxy Apartments and his parents on the first floor.

Shooting on April 14: Wake-up call

On April 14, 2024, two men fired four shots at the residence of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan riding on their motorcycle and flee from the venue. Salman attributes the attack with the jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who plotted to harm actor Salman Khan with his family.

History of feud between Lawrence Bishnoi and Salman Khan

The animosity between Salman Khan and Lawrence Bishnoi stems from the 1998 Blackbuck poaching case, for which the actor was convicted. The Bishnoi community considers Blackbucks sacred, and Bishnoi has repeatedly threatened Salman, vowing to avenge the incident.

Escalating threats and connections to other crimes

The April shooting was a serious escalation in the threats by Bishnoi's gang. In October 2024, former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, Salman Khan's close associate, was assassinated in Mumbai. Investigations showed that Siddique's association with Salman was a motive in the killing. Anmol Bishnoi, Lawrence Bishnoi's brother and a suspect in Siddique's murder, is currently detained in the US.

Extortion threats add to the alarm

Salman Khan had also faced previous threats and an anonymous caller had demanded ₹2 crore. Multiple messages sent by the caller to Mumbai Police's traffic helpline led to the Worli police registering a case.