Maharashtra govt beefs up Salman Khan's security after threat letter

06 June,2022 02:18 PM IST |  Mumbai  |  mid-day online correspondent

The threat letter was sent to him and his father Salim Khan on June 5

Salman Khan. Pic/Satej Shinde


Bollywood actor Salman Khan's security was beefed up on Monday by the Maharashtra home department after a threat letter was sent to him and his father, Salim Khan, on June 5, reported news agency ANI.

The news agency also reported that a CBI team visited Salman Khan and his family in Mumbai on Monday.

According to the police, Salim Khan found the letter on a bench where he sits daily after jogging in the morning. He found the letter at around 7.30 am-8.00 am. The unsigned letter mentioned a threat to kill Salim and Salman Khan.

Later, with the help of his security personnel, Salim Khan contacted the police and an FIR was registered under section 506-II (Criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at the Bandra police station. A further probe is underway.

(With inputs from PTI and ANI)

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