Mumbai Police upgraded two Bollywood actors to Y-Plus security after the October 18 firing at Tiger Shroff in Juhu. Officials said they increased protection for several stars due to threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police now use plainclothes officers and extra guards to ensure safety at public events.
Mumbai Police have stepped up security for several Bollywood celebrities following the recent firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff in Juhu. At least two prominent Bollywood actors have been given upgraded Y-Plus security cover amid continuing threats allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
According to sources, the security cover of one A-list actor has been upgraded from X category to Y-Plus, while another actor's protection has been enhanced from Y category to Y-Plus.
Police have decided not to disclose the identities of these celebrities or details of their security arrangements due to operational security concerns.
The security review is not limited to celebrities who have received direct threats. It also includes people believed to be associated with personalities allegedly on the Lawrence Bishnoi gang's target list.
On October 18, three unidentified men riding a motorcycle allegedly opened fire at Tiger Shroff's car near Pushpa Park in Mumbai's Juhu area. The incident took place when the actor's vehicle was leaving a nearby football ground.
At least three rounds were fired during the attack. Tiger Shroff escaped unharmed, but his driver and an autorickshaw driver sustained injuries.
Soon after the incident, an audio message allegedly linked to two foreign-based members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the firing. The message reportedly warned Tiger Shroff against working with actor Salman Khan. Following the incident, Mumbai Police began reviewing the security arrangements of several Bollywood personalities to assess whether additional protection was needed.
Sources said that in some cases, police have increased the number of security personnel without changing the officially assigned security category.
During public appearances and interactions with fans, some A-list celebrities are being provided security arrangements equivalent to Z-category protection.
Both uniformed police personnel and plainclothes officers are being deployed at such events to prevent any possible security breach. Additional personnel are also being assigned whenever these celebrities step out of their homes.
The security measures have also been extended to the families and close associates of some Bollywood stars.
According to sources, certain family members have been provided X-category security cover after individual threat assessments. Police are also examining the risks faced by people closely associated with celebrities who may be on the gang's alleged target list.
Mumbai Police have strengthened security outside the residences of several Bollywood actors following the recent threats.
Tiger Shroff's residence is among the properties where additional security measures have been introduced. At the residence of another actor, a bulletproof structure has reportedly been installed as an additional safety measure.
Police have also advised Bollywood celebrities travelling outside Mumbai to share their travel plans and proposed routes in advance.
As part of preventive security measures, police teams are conducting destination security checks before celebrities reach certain locations. Local police stations along their travel routes are also being informed so that necessary protection can be arranged while they remain within their jurisdiction.
The latest security review comes amid a series of firing incidents and threats allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
In February 2026, firing was reported outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence in Juhu. Earlier, in April 2024, gunshots were fired outside actor Salman Khan's residence in Mumbai's Bandra area. In October 2024, former Maharashtra MLA Baba Siddique was shot dead. Investigators linked the accused in the murder case to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Following the latest incident involving Tiger Shroff, Mumbai Police and other security agencies are reassessing the threat perception of several Bollywood personalities. The comprehensive security review is still underway. Further changes to security arrangements may be made depending on intelligence inputs and individual threat assessments.