Bollywood star Salman Khan has upgraded his security extensively by incorporating a bulletproof Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 into his arsenal of luxury cars. The luxury SUV costs around ₹3.40 crore and is both an emblem of extravagance and a vital move towards securing the actor as there are growing threats to his life.
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 features a robust 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine combined with a 48V mild-hybrid system. It features a 9-speed automatic transmission and Mercedes’ 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The SUV has a 0-to-100 km/h acceleration of merely 4.9 seconds and a speed of almost 250 km/h. But then there are the bulletproof upgrades—such as enhanced armour plating and ballistic glass that turn this car into a practical fortress on wheels.
The investment in the armoured Maybach is in wake of some harrowing incidents in the last one year. In April 2024, two shooters—believed to be part of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang opened fire at Salman’s Galaxy Apartments home in Mumbai. Post that, the actor has been placed under greater police security.
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Security issues grew higher in May 2024 when two intruders attempted to break security at his house on two different occasions. Initially, a woman managed to evade the security guards but was caught before reaching Salman. Days prior to that, a Chhattisgarh man was apprehended for trying to make a covert entry into the compound.
In June 2024, Navi Mumbai Police detected another possible conspiracy against Salman on his visits to his Panvel farmhouse. The ongoing threat has prompted a total security revamp, comprising bulletproof glass fitting, high-tech CCTV surveillance, and razor wire boundary fencing around his residence.
Salman Khan is still living in close security, with the bulletproof Maybach being a statement move towards keeping safety paramount without any compromise in style.
