In a renewed security scare for Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, Mumbai Police have detained two individuals—a 23-year-old man from Chhattisgarh and a 32-year-old model from Mumbai—after separate attempts to enter the actor’s high-security residence, Galaxy Apartments in Bandra, earlier this week.
The first incident occurred on Tuesday morning, when Jitendra Kumar Singh, a resident of Chhattisgarh, was spotted loitering near the entrance of Galaxy Apartments. Security personnel posted outside the building confronted him and asked him to leave. In a fit of anger, Singh reportedly smashed his mobile phone on the ground. Undeterred, he returned later that evening around 7:15 pm, this time slipping into the apartment compound by following a resident’s car. Singh attempted to hide behind a vehicle to avoid detection but was quickly apprehended by alert police officers before he could reach the actor’s residence. He was subsequently handed over to the Bandra police and booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
During interrogation, Singh told police that he was a fan and had traveled to Mumbai with the sole intention of meeting Salman Khan. He claimed frustration at being denied access, which led to his repeated attempts to enter the premises.
In a separate incident, a 32-year-old woman, identified as a model from Khar, was detained after she too tried to gain entry into Galaxy Apartments. Security personnel stopped her before she could reach the actor’s home. She is currently being questioned by the police.
These incidents come at a time when Salman Khan’s security has been significantly heightened. The actor has been under Y+ category protection following a series of threats, including a shooting outside his residence in April 2024, allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The increased security includes armed guards and round-the-clock surveillance, with police taking any potential breach extremely seriously.
Police have registered cases against both individuals and are conducting further investigations to determine if there are any broader security concerns. While both claim to be ardent fans of the actor, the repeated breaches have raised fresh concerns about celebrity safety in the city.
Salman Khan was reportedly unharmed during both incidents, and it remains unclear whether he was present at home at the time. The Mumbai Police have reiterated their commitment to ensuring the actor’s safety amid the ongoing threat landscape.
