Amid security threats, Amitabh meets fans outside Jalsa:3 bomb threats reported; 2 shooters arrested for planning an attack

Amitabh Bachchan stepped out for his Sunday appearance despite receiving a threat for the third time to blow up his Mumbai residence, ‘Jalsa’, with a bomb. His bungalow received a threatening email on Thursday morning warning that it would be blown up with a bomb. In addition, Delhi Police have arrested two sharpshooters who were plotting to open fire outside his home. Amid all these threats, Amitabh Bachchan came to the main gate of Jalsa under tight security and greeted the large number of fans who had gathered. Big B seen in a printed jacket and cap Amitabh appeared calm as usual during Sunday darshan amid tight security. He wore a white kurta with a jacket featuring orange, blue and white prints, along with a matching cap. After coming onto the stage, he first folded his hands, greeted the fans and clapped. He then waved both hands, pointed towards and interacted with fans in the crowd and those standing at a distance. Outside Jalsa, a large number of fans were seen taking photographs and recording videos of him on their mobile phones. Received an email threatening to blow him up for the third time on Thursday An email threatening to blow up Amitabh Bachchan’s bungalow, Jalsa, was received on Thursday morning (12 November), according to Mumbai Police. The email mentioned several dates, including 27 November and 31 December. This is the third time within a month that a threat has been made to target Bachchan’s residence. Earlier, an email threatening to blow up Jalsa was received on 6 November. An email sent to Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on 23 October also mentioned blowing up Bachchan’s bungalow. Two shooters who plotted the firing arrested in Delhi Alongside the bomb threats, a plot to open fire at Amitabh Bachchan’s home has also been uncovered. Delhi Police have arrested two sharpshooters in the case, identified as Vikas Thakur from Jalandhar and Deepak Singh from Tarn Taran. According to police sources, both men work for a gangster based abroad. The gangster wanted to target Amitabh over his alleged statement on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, although Amitabh has denied making any such statement.