Mumbai Police advises Bollywood stars to avoid public places after attack on Tiger Shroff: Report
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
Indian police have advised prominent Bollywood actors to avoid attending large gatherings, visiting public places andmingling with followers in crowded areas after an star was shot at in Mumbai last month, local media reported on Tuesday.
Adding to this, Amitabh Bachchan greets followers outside his house in Mumbai's Juhu suburb. (PTI) Mumbai Police issuedthe advisory as a precautionary measure due to renewed security concerns surrounding Bollywood stars in the city, the reports shared, citing an unnamed senior police officer. The Mumbai Police Commissioner's office did not respond to an email from Reuters seeking comment.
Meanwhile, Star Tiger Shroff was shot and injured when three men opened fire on his car as he was leaving a football ground in Mumbai, India's financial and entertainment capital.
Notably, The three suspected shooters were arrested within days, and eight others allegedly linked to the conspiracy were detained subsequently, local media reported, citing police.
As per the latest buzz, Police are investigating whether the attack was linked to a criminal gang which has been associated with other attacks targeting Bollywood personalities in the past, the reports shared.
In further updates, The incident prompted a wider security reassessment for Bollywood personalities by police and the private security teams that protect the actors, local media shared.
On top of that, Heightened security has also become visible during public appearances by movie stars since, with veteran star Amitabh Bachchan greeting followers outside his Mumbai residence from behind protective glass, as shown in images on social and local media.
Bollywood has a long history of being targeted by organised crime groups, with attacks, extortion demands and threats spanning more than three decades.
Source: Hindustan Times