The Maharashtra government has upgraded Shah Rukh Khan’s security cover to Y-Plus because of the death threats he received. Shah Rukh’s security team had only two police constables before.
According to sources, the Mumbai Police has received information about Khan receiving death threats from ‘unknown persons’ after the success of his recent films, Jawan and Pathaan. Those with a high risk of threat perception are given Y-plus security, which consists of five armed guards at home and six personal security officers (PSOs) working three shifts around the clock.
Salman Khan is also protected by Y-plus security in Bollywood due to threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Furthermore, celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Anupam Kher are granted X category security coverage, which entitles them to three PSOs in three shifts 24 hours a day.
According to a senior police officer, Shah Rukh’s security has been improved by the government as the review committee, which evaluates threats to celebrities annually and adjusts police protection as necessary, has been occupied with keeping an eye on the law-and-order situation during the festival season.
Individuals who are facing a genuine threat to their lives are given high-level security under the Maharashtra Government’s revised police protection policy in 2017. To receive protection from the Mumbai Police, private protectees, which may include famous individuals and celebrities, must either pay a fee in advance or establish a bank guarantee.
It is believed by sources that Shah Rukh will be responsible for paying for police security until the review committee decides about his protection.
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