Salman Khan boosts security with new bulletproof SUV amid fresh death threats
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is once again under heightened security following fresh death threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The actor's safety became a major concern after NCP leader and close friend Baba Siddique was shot dead by three armed assailants outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s office in Neelamnagar on October 12.
Salman Khan, who has been on the Bishnoi gang's radar for some time, has reportedly intensified his security measures following these recent threats. The gang, which claimed responsibility for Siddique's murder, allegedly sent a chilling message via WhatsApp to Mumbai Police, warning, “If Salman Khan wants to live and end his enmity with Lawrence Bishnoi, he must pay ₹5 crore. Otherwise, his condition will be worse than Baba Siddique’s.”
In response, the actor has upgraded his security detail and added a bulletproof Nissan Patrol SUV worth ₹2 crore to his fleet. The vehicle, not available in India, is being urgently shipped from Dubai. Known for its advanced safety features, the Nissan SUV includes thick bulletproof glass, explosive alert indicators, and camouflage black shades to prevent identification of occupants. These measures ensure maximum security against potential attacks, including point-blank bullet strikes.
This is not the first time Salman has faced life-threatening situations from the Bishnoi gang. Last year, he imported another bulletproof car from the UAE after receiving similar threats directed at him and his father, Salim Khan.
Despite the heightened security concerns, Salman Khan has resumed work, returning to the set of Bigg Boss 18 under heavy protection. His appearance on the show marks the first time he has been seen publicly since the shocking murder of Baba Siddique.
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Sanjay Raut demands re-election, alleges irregularities in EVMs during Maharashtra polls
Mumbai, Nov 25: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday demanded a re-election in Maharashtra using ballot papers, claiming there were irregularities with the electronic voting machines (EVMs).
Talking to reporters, Raut alleged several complaints about EVMs malfunctioning and questioned the integrity of the recently held elections.
The BJP-led Mahayuti won 230 out of 288 seats in the assembly elections, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi managed 46 seats, with Shiv Sena (UBT) winning just 20 out of 95 seats it contested.
"We have received nearly 450 complaints regarding EVMs. Despite raising objections repeatedly, no action has been taken on these issues. How can we say these elections were conducted fairly? Hence, I demand that the results be set aside and elections be held again using ballot papers," Raut said.
Citing some instances, he said a candidate in Nashik reportedly received only four votes despite having 65 votes from his family, while in Dombivli, discrepancies were found in EVM tallies, and election officials refused to acknowledge the objections.
The Sena (UBT) leader also questioned the credibility of the landslide victories of some candidates, saying, "What revolutionary work have they done to receive more than 1.5 lakh votes? Even leaders who recently switched parties have become MLAs. This raises suspicions. For the first time, a senior leader like Sharad Pawar has expressed doubts about EVMs, which cannot be ignored."
Asked about the MVA's poor performance in the elections, Raut rejected the idea of blaming a single individual.
"We fought as a united MVA. Even a leader like Sharad Pawar, who commands immense respect in Maharashtra, faced defeat. This shows that we need to analyse the reasons behind the failure. One of the reasons is EVM irregularities and the misuse of the system, unconstitutional practices, and even judicial decisions left unresolved by Justice Chandrachud," he said.
Raut stressed that though internal differences might have existed within the MVA, the failure was collective.
He also accused the Mahayuti of conducting the elections in an unfair manner.
"I cannot call the elections fair given the numerous reports of discrepancies in EVMs, mismatched numbers, and vote irregularities across the state," Raut said.
