Mumbai: No entry without ID at Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments in Bandra

Police personnel keep vigil at actor Salman Khan’s building, Galaxy Apartments, after a man and a woman were arrested for allegedly separately trespassing over the past two days earlier this week. Pic/PTI

Verification of visitors has now been made mandatory before allowing entry into Galaxy Apartments in Bandra, where Bollywood actor Salman Khan resides. This protocol will be strictly followed going forward after two individuals recently attempted to forcibly enter the premises, said a Mumbai Police officer, adding that "some changes have also been made to Salman Khan's security".

According to police sources, a new security protocol is being considered for the actor's safety. Under this system, any new visitor to Galaxy Apartments must verify their identity with a resident before being allowed entry.

This move comes in the wake of two serious incidents in which an unknown man and woman attempted to enter Khan's private residence within a span of two days.

These incidents have not only raised concerns about the actor's personal security but also highlighted the need for tighter surveillance at private residential buildings.

Police believe that enforcing identity verification can prevent unauthorised access to the apartment and bolster security around the actor, who is already under Y+
category protection.

Sources noted that such protocols are already standard in most residential societies: unknown visitors are required to inform the security guard of the resident they're meeting, after which the guard confirms the visit via intercom before granting access.

That such a basic system wasn't previously in place at the residence of one of Bollywood's biggest stars, who faces credible threats, raises serious questions about existing security arrangements.

Gatecrash investigation

In the ongoing investigation involving model Isha Chhabra, who was arrested for attempting to enter Salman Khan's residence, new details have emerged.

On May 21, at around 3.30 am, Isha reportedly arrived at the gate of Galaxy Apartmentshttps://www.mid-day.com/amp/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-police-arrest-two-people-for-trespassing-at-salman-khan-s-galaxy-apartments-in-bandra-23549248 and told the guard she needed to go to the fourth floor. Once inside, she took the lift to the third floor, then descended to the first floor, where she rang the doorbell. When no one answered, a security guard confronted her. Asked who she was, Isha claimed that Salman Khan had called her. She then exited the building using the lift. During questioning, Isha told police she is a fan of the actor and had only come to meet him. She has been living in Mumbai since 2016 and moved to Bandra six months ago. She has acted in supporting roles in Kannada films and also works in commercials.

According to police sources, no suspicious activity has been found in the investigation so far.

May 21
Day Isha Chhabra visited Galaxy Apts