The Mumbai police has dismissed reports that it had reduced the security cover for 25 Bollywood celebrities, including actors Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan.
The Mumbai police has dismissed reports that it had reduced the security cover for 25 Bollywood celebrities, including actors Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan.
After a city newspaper had reported that the Mumbai police had downscaled the security of 25 actors, the Mumbai police tweeted around 2 pm on Friday, “There has been no downscaling of existing personal security
provided to film personalities.” On the other hand, actor Aamir Khan tweeted, “I completely endorse the move by the Mumbai police to reduce the security around me. The police personnel can be put to better use in securing the city if and when the Mumbai police feel the need to increase my security, they will. I trust them
completely.” According to the report, the two Khans were provided additional security in the wake of their comments on the subject of intolerance. The officials said an assessment review had pointed out that the actors no longer faced any threat. While Shah Rukh Khan has been considered a target since 2013, Aamir Khan got an additional cover after he expressed his views on the raging debate over acts of intolerance in November. But now, after the overhaul, only two armed constables will shadow the two actors in two shifts.The armed protocol and armed vehicles have been called back, confirmed officials.
