Mumbai Police arrested a man and a woman this week for attempting to illegally access Bollywood star Salman Khan’s residence, Galaxy Apartments, in Bandra (West). The incidents occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday, raising concerns over the actor’s safety, especially given his recent history of security threats.
The man, Jitendra Kumar Singh (23), hails from Chhattisgarh, and the woman, Isha Chhabra (32), also attempted to breach the security at the apartment complex, the police confirmed on Thursday.
Singh Tried to Enter in Another Resident’s Vehicle
On Tuesday morning around 9:45 am, police personnel noticed Singh loitering near Salman Khan’s house. When a security officer asked him to leave, Singh reportedly smashed his phone in frustration.
Later that evening, Singh returned and managed to enter the apartment complex in a vehicle belonging to a resident of Galaxy Apartments, though how he accessed it remains unclear. However, police personnel intercepted him and handed him over to the Bandra police.
“During the course of interrogation, Singh said he wanted to meet the actor. He claimed that he tried to sneak in as the police were not allowing him to enter the building,” said an officer.
Second Intrusion Attempt by a Woman the Next Day
Just hours after the first incident, on Wednesday around 3:30 am, Isha Chhabra attempted a similar breach. She reportedly reached as far as the lift area of the building before being stopped. Authorities arrested her and filed trespassing charges against both accused individuals.
Heightened Security at Galaxy Apartments After Previous Threats
The latest security scare follows a serious incident on April 14, 2023, when two men on a motorcycle, allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, opened fire outside Khan’s residence. The gang had previously threatened the actor, citing the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, which deeply offended the Bishnoi community.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had declared Salman Khan as the top target on a list of 10 people the gang planned to eliminate.
As a result, Khan was granted Y-plus security cover, and he also undertook significant security renovations at his residence to enhance protection.
Salman Khan on Life With Heavy Security
Months after the April shooting, the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique by the Bishnoi gang prompted police to further tighten security around Khan’s home. Siddique was a close friend of the actor, who visited him at his house and hospital following the attack.
Speaking at a press conference in March 2025, ahead of his film Sikandar, Salman Khan acknowledged how the added security had changed his daily routine.
“No, it’s not when I’m with the press. It’s when I’m without the press, that cramps my style. No, obviously not. I cannot do anything. It’s from my residence Galaxy to shoot, and then back home after the shoot. No detours,” he said.
