Last week saw the return of the familiar scene outside Amitabh Bachchan's Jalsa bungalow in Mumbai's Juhu, as the actor greeted fans without his bulletproof glass barrier that had been in place just days prior. However, this removal has sparked a political battle, with the Congress questioning if threats against Bollywood celebrities have decreased or if the government is trying to avoid embarrassment. The additional security was put in place after an email threatening bomb explosions at Bachchan's residence was received by Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde. On November 8, the glass barrier was removed as Bachchan stepped out to greet fans, with his son Abhishek keeping a watchful eye and consulting with private bodyguards and senior Mumbai Police officers. Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant raised concerns about the removal of the barrier, questioning whether it had been taken down because the threat had subsided or to avoid reflecting poorly on the government. He also expressed concern over the ongoing fear in the film industry and called for assurance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding a secure environment for Bollywood personalities. The BJP responded by accusing the Congress of turning the removal into a political controversy, stating that the bulletproof partition was only temporary. This controversy arises amidst a string of threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang targeting Bollywood celebrities, most recently attacking actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu on October 18.