Two days after gunmen fired at Tiger Shroff’s car in Juhu, Salman Khan was seen at Mumbai’s Kalina airport on Tuesday, walking in with armed guards all around him. Police say a gang has claimed the Juhu attack and threatened people who work with Salman.
Updated: October 22, 2026, 2:10 AM IST
Quick Read
- Salman Khan was seen at Mumbai’s Kalina airport on Tuesday, surrounded by armed security guards
- On Sunday, gunmen fired at Tiger Shroff’s car in Juhu. Tiger was not hit, but his driver and a bystander were injured
- Police have caught three suspects from a train in Kota. The case is now in Mumbai
First Appearance After the Juhu Firing
Salman Khan came to Kalina airport in Mumbai on Tuesday, October 20. He wore a dark shirt, jeans and sunglasses. Armed security men walked with him on every side.
He did not stop for the cameras. He gave a small nod to the photographers and walked straight inside. Reports say he was flying out of the city.
This was his first public appearance since the firing on Tiger Shroff’s car. The tight security showed how serious the threat is being taken.
What Happened in Juhu on Sunday
On Sunday evening, October 18, at around 7 pm, Tiger Shroff was leaving a football ground near Pushpa Park in Juhu. Three men on a motorcycle came close to his car and fired several rounds at it.
Tiger was sitting in the front seat. No bullet hit him. His driver and a bystander were injured and taken to hospital. The attackers ran away on the bike and later left it near Andheri railway station.
Mumbai Police officer DCP Mohit Garg confirmed the time and place of the attack. Police formed many teams and checked CCTV footage from the area.
Gang Claims Attack, Threatens Salman’s Circle
Hours after the firing, posts on social media claimed the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was behind the attack. Reports name two men, Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu, who said the gang did it.
The posts warned Tiger Shroff to stop working with Salman Khan. They also threatened other people in the film industry who stay close to Salman.
Police have not confirmed that the gang is really behind the firing. Officers are checking if the claim is true or just noise.
Also read: Bishnoi gang threats to Bollywood, explained
Three Suspects Caught in Kota
On Monday, police caught three suspects at Kota railway station in Rajasthan. They were travelling on the Pune–Jaipur Express and, police say, were planning to escape to Nepal.
Two of them have been named as Ritik, from Bihar, and Rehan, from Haryana. The third suspect is a minor. All three are believed to have links with the Bishnoi gang.
Mumbai Police have brought them back to the city. A case of attempt to murder and Arms Act charges has been registered.
Also read: 3 Tiger Shroff shooters held from train in Kota
Shinde Promises Security Review
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Tiger Shroff’s home after the attack. He said the security of film industry members will be reviewed.
Tiger has been given police protection. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also condemned the shooting and promised strict action.
Not the First Threat for Salman
Salman Khan has faced such threats before. In April 2024, shots were fired outside his Bandra home, Galaxy Apartments. Since then, he moves with heavy security everywhere.
Tuesday’s airport pictures show the new normal for Bollywood’s biggest star — armed guards on all sides, even for a short walk from car to gate.
FAQs
Why was Salman Khan under heavy security at the airport?
Two days earlier, gunmen fired at Tiger Shroff’s car in Juhu. A gang claimed the attack and threatened people who work with Salman, so his security was tightened.
Is Tiger Shroff safe?
Yes. No bullet hit him. His driver and a bystander were injured and taken to hospital.
Who has the police arrested in the Tiger Shroff firing case?
Three suspects were caught from a train at Kota station in Rajasthan and brought to Mumbai. Police say they have links with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
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