Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has upgraded the security cover of Shah Rukh Khan to Y-plus category, citing “probable threats” to the actor.
According to sources, Mumbai Police has received intel that Shah Rukh has received death threats from “unknown persons” following the successful release of his two movies ‘Jawan’ and ‘Pathan’.

Shah Rukh Khan previously had only two police constables for his security and as per reports, the Maharashtra Home Department has issued a letter on October 5 to higher authorities of police regarding the security of the actor.

The order letter from Home Department reads, “In view of the recent imminent and probable threat to actor Shah Rukh Khan, all unit commanders are requested to provide Y + with an escort scale of security on payment basis with immediate effect, till next high level committee recommendation and review committee decision, during his visit/engagements and stay in your jurisdiction to avoid any untoward incident.”

People who are at a high risk of threat perception are given Y-plus protection, which consists of six personal security officers (PSOs) working three shifts around the clock and five armed guards at their homes.

On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan will be next seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s directorial Dunki starring Taapsee Pannu in the female lead role. The movie is slated to hit the screens on December 22 this year.