In the blackbuck poaching case Salman Khan gets 5 years in prison whereas co-accused Sonali Bendre, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu and Neelam were acquitted due to lack of evidence. All the actors were working on the film “Hum Saath Saath Hain” when the hunt took place.
He has been convicted under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, which carries maximum punishment of six years and minimum one-year jail term.“Salman Khan has been convicted under the wildlife protection act and the rest of the stars have been acquitted,” prosecutor Mahipal Bishnoi told reporters.
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“Since the accused is a film star, people follow him and look up to him. And the way he killed innocent deer, and because there is rampant poaching…,” said the judge, explaining his decision. This statement by judge proves that Salman is a victim of stardom. The court verdict has shocked the whole nation.
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Renown celebs has expressed the shock over Salman’s conviction. have a look:
Subhash Ghai was among the first ones to tweet, “I am extremely shocked to hear @BeingSalmanKhan being convicted by session court but also having full trust in indian judiciary which has many other doors to appeal for final justice whatsoever. Since He is most loved person by industry N people for his human reasons too.”
Check out his tweet here:
I am extremely shocked to hear @BeingSalmanKhan being convicted by session court but also having full trust in indian judiciary which has many other doors to appeal for final justice whatsoever. Since He is most loved person by industry N people for his human reasons too.
— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) April 5, 2018
While talking to ANI, Jaya Bachchan said that she’feels bad’, and also said that actor should get bail.
[Also see: In Pics: Salman Khan Arrives At Jodhpur Central Jail, Soon To Undergo Medical Test]I feel bad. He should be given relief. He has done a lot of humanitarian work: Jaya Bachchan, Rajya Sabha MP on #SalmanKhan #BlackBuckPoachingCase pic.twitter.com/VUEM0RIweE
— ANI (@ANI) April 5, 2018
Arjun Rampal too expressed his shock and tweeted,
The law takes its course. Can’t argue it. But at this point in time I just feel helpless and my heart goes out to @BeingSalmanKhan and his family. Reason, cause the last thing @BeingSalmanKhan is, is a criminal.I feel this is too harsh. I do hope he gets the relief he deserves.
— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) April 5, 2018
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