The state government has granted Y-plus escort security to Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan following specific threats that have emerged after the tremendous success of his movies Pathaan and Jawan. In a wireless message dispatched to all units across the state, the Maharashtra police have instructed all commissionerates and districts to provide Y-plus escort security for the actor wherever he goes, ensuring his safety.

In view of the recent imminent and probable threats to Shah Rukh Khan, all unit commanders are requested to provide him Y+ with escort scale of security on a payment basis with immediate effect till the next high-level committee recommendation and review committee decision, during his visit/ engagements and stay in your jurisdiction to avoid any untoward incident,” the communication read.