Salman Khan was shooters’ first target before Tiger Shroff attack, reports say

Mumbai's Kalina airport witnessed enhanced security measures for Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Tuesday, as heightened concerns over threats against film industry personalities persisted following the firing at Tiger Shroff's car in Juhu on October 18. Khan was seen arriving at the private airport accompanied by armed security personnel.

The heightened security was a response to assurances from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde that security arrangements for actors would be reviewed in light of the attack on Shroff. According to reports by India Today and The Times of India, the three accused shooters had initially targeted Khan, but reportedly abandoned the plan after discovering police presence outside his residence.

The accused then allegedly switched their focus to Shroff after discovering through fan posts and Instagram pages that he frequently visited a football ground in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sundays and was reportedly less guarded. The latest revelations have complicated the investigation into the firing incident, with authorities now scrutinizing the accused men's movements and suspected reconnaissance activities.

Three men were apprehended in Rajasthan’s Kota in connection with the attack, which occurred in Juhu as Shroff was leaving a football ground. Shroff escaped without injury, while his driver and another individual sustained wounds. The suspects are now being interrogated to understand their motive and possible ties to organized criminal networks.

The accusations made by two men claiming to represent the Lawrence Bishnoi gang against Salman Khan have exacerbated the situation. Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu posted on X, taking responsibility for the attack and issuing fresh threats against individuals working with Khan. However, these claims have not been independently verified, leaving the safety and security concerns for Bollywood personalities unresolved.

The All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) condemned the firing and urged Maharashtra Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take stringent action against those responsible. As the investigation continues, further questions arise regarding the identity of the targeted individual, the involvement of organized crime, and the effectiveness of existing protective measures for film industry professionals.