Mumbai Police has withdrawn the police security given to famous film director Hansal Mehta and actor Salman Khan’s manager Prashant Gunjalkar. According to police sources, the security department has taken this decision on the instructions of senior officials. Under this, the policemen deployed for the security of both have also been removed.

Hansal Mehta got security in 2021

According to police officials, after the tremendous success of the web series Scam 1992 in the year 2021, Hansal Mehta and his family started receiving continuous threatening calls from a caller. The caller told his name as Rohit.

Hansal Mehta had lodged a complaint with Mumbai Police regarding this matter, after which he was given police protection. Even before this, in 2009, he had received threats during the controversy over the dialogues of a film.

Salman Khan’s manager’s security also withdrawn

At the same time, police protection was provided to Salman Khan’s manager Prashant Gunjalkar in the year 2023. In March 2023, he received a threatening email from an ID named Mohit Garg.

In the email, quoting Goldie Brar, a demand was made to talk to Salman Khan and a warning was given of serious consequences if the talks did not take place. After this email, Gunjalkar had lodged an FIR with the police, on the basis of which he was given security.

Who are still getting security?

According to sources, police protection of some other celebrities will continue for now. These include producer Sajid Nadiadwala, actor Ayush Sharma, standup comedian Munawar Farooqui, actor Govinda and singer AP Dhillon. Police say that security is reviewed from time to time based on threat assessment and further decisions are taken accordingly.

Preparations for Ganpati festival are going on loudly in Maharashtra. On Wednesday (August 27), Ganpati Bappa will sit everywhere. The court of the king of Lalbagh in Mumbai is also decorated. A large crowd of devotees throngs to see the Lalbagcha king. Devotees from all over the world come to visit this court.

More than 3,00,000 devotees visit the king of Lal Bagh daily. Millions of devotees from all over Maharashtra and across the country, including Mumbai, arrive here to see Ganpati Bappa and take prayers and take their blessings.

Tremendous security arrangements for the king of Lalbagh

There is a tremendous security arrangements for the king of Lalbagh. The entire area is no filing zone. The Mumbai Police has made unprecedented security arrangements for this festival lasting till 6 September. According to police sources, the security of the king of Lal Bagh this year has been entrusted with the officials of 10 DCP rank officials. Along with 10 DCP, 4 ACPs, 22 inspectors, 50 assistant inspectors, more than 500 soldiers will also be on 24 -hour settlement.

Safety monitoring through CCTV and Combat van

There will be a contingent of SRPF and riot control squad here for a full 11 days. Not only this, the police will also monitor the safety of the king of Lal Bagh through 2 CCTV vans and 4 combat vans. A large number of people reach the court of the king of Lalbagh, in such a situation, every person who comes will be closely monitored.

Ganpati festival starts from 27 August to 6 September

The Ganpati festival begins on Bhado Shukla Chaturthi and it ends with the immersion of Bappa on Chaturdashi date. This festival is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is believed that the worship and philosophy of Ganpati Bappa fulfills the wishes of the devotees. This year, this festival will start from August 27 and will run till 6 September.