
There was a stir at Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s bungalow ‘Jalsa’ in Mumbai when an unknown madman made a terrible threat to blow up the bungalow with a bomb. As soon as this sensational threat was received, Mumbai Police and intelligence agencies immediately swung into action and without taking any risk, the security arrangements of ‘Jalsa’ were suddenly tightened manifold. Amidst this heavy security, a tense atmosphere was clearly visible even during the much talked about ‘Sunday Darshan’ which is held every Sunday. While Mumbai Police personnel were seen standing ready at the main gate of Jalsa, when Amitabh Bachchan came out to accept the greetings of his fans, his son Abhishek Bachchan was also seen standing right behind him with full alertness. This entire incident has not only increased the concern of the fans of the Bachchan family, but has also turned the entire Juhu area into a security cantonment.
In an unknown call received by the Mumbai Police control room, it was said that ‘Jalsa’, the residence of Bollywood’s Shahenshah Amitabh Bachchan, would be targeted. As soon as the threat call was received, Bomb Disposal Squad (BDDS), Dog Squad and police teams of Juhu police station immediately reached the spot and started a thorough investigation of the entire complex. After initial investigation and searching every nook and corner of the bungalow, although no suspicious object was recovered, police force was deployed around Jalsa for security reasons. Keeping in view the sensitivity of the matter, the security agencies have also engaged Cyber Cell and Crime Branch in the investigation so that the location and identity of the unknown caller can be ascertained and he can be sent behind the bars as soon as possible. This sudden increase in security at the megastar’s residence has created a wave of concern among other stars and local residents living in Juhu.
Every Sunday, a huge crowd of thousands of fans from India and abroad gather outside ‘Jalsa’ in Juhu, Mumbai to get a glimpse of Amitabh Bachchan. Despite the bomb threat and tight security restrictions, the megastar did not disappoint his fans and stood on the Jalsa platform on time. However, this time the scene of Sunday darshan was quite different from before. There was heavy police deployment around the platform and the security cordon was made very tight. When Amitabh Bachchan was accepting the greetings of the fans in his trademark style by folding and shaking hands, at the same time his son and actor Abhishek Bachchan was seen standing behind him like a shadow in a very alert posture. The worry in Abhishek’s eyes regarding his father’s safety and his presence caught the attention of every fan present there.
Quick and strict action of Mumbai Police is being seen in this high-profile threat case. Police officials have clarified that any call related to the safety of celebrities and the general public cannot be taken lightly. With the help of call tracing technology and telecom operators, the phone number and location from where this threat was made is being investigated. According to initial suspicions, it could be the act of a mentally disturbed person or a prank caller, but the police is investigating the matter impartially and deeply from every angle. Juhu Police has increased patrolling around Jalsa and every suspicious vehicle coming and going is being closely monitored through CCTV cameras so that any untoward incident can be completely prevented.
As soon as the news of increased security and bomb threat at Amitabh Bachchan’s Jalsa spread in the media, social media platforms were flooded with reactions from crores of his fans. The megastar’s fans all over the world are praying for the safety and long life of him and his entire family. Many actors and celebrities of the Bollywood world have also condemned this cowardly act and demanded the administration to take strict action against the accused. Amitabh Bachchan, who ruled Indian cinema from the 80s till today, has shown utmost restraint and patience during this entire incident. The smile on his face and greeting his fans during Sunday Darshan proves that the love of the public is his biggest strength and security.
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