Salman Khan steps out with heavy security at airport after attack on Tiger Shroff

Actor Salman Khan was spotted at Mumbai’s private airport on Tuesday morning surrounded by a heavily upgraded security detail, reflecting a heightened threat perception across the film industry following the October 18 assassination attempt on actor Tiger Shroff.Dressed in a dark navy blue button-down shirt with rolled-up sleeves, dark denim jeans, black boots, and aviator sunglasses, the actor stepped out of his vehicle accompanied by armed Special Protection Unit officers wielding automatic weapons.The enhanced protocol follows Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s recent assurance to review security arrangements for film industry personalities after meeting Tiger Shroff at his residence. Three individuals have so far been detained by police in connection with the attack on Shroff.The security protocol around Khan has been reinforced on high priority amid recurring threats linked to jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Following the firing incident, two men claiming to represent the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu, claimed responsibility for the attack in an X post and issued fresh threats against those working with Salman Khan.The post read, "Regarding the incident with Tiger Shroff today, Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu take responsibility. We had called and warned him earlier, but he failed to understand, so today we made him understand properly (sic)."The statement went on to issue a direct threat to the wider Hindi film industry, adding, "Whoever in the Mumbai film industry does not listen to us or works with Salman Khan, they will be next. Wait and watch (sic)."The gang also issued warnings directed at rival groups attempting to claim credit for the incident.Meanwhile, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has condemned the firing at Shroff in Mumbai. The film body urged Maharashtra Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take strict action against those responsible. It also questioned how Hindi film personalities can feel safe when such incidents continue to occur in the city.- Ends