Mumbai: With the Bombay high court acquitting him in the 13-year-old hit-and-run case, on Thursday Salman Khan took to Twitter to thank his family, friends and fans for their support.
His tweet read “I accept the decision of the judiciary with humility. I thank my family, friends & fans for their support & prayers.” The high court set aside the five-year jail term given by the sessions court and acquitted the actor of all the charges.
I accept the decision of the judiciary with humility. I thank my family, friends & fans for their support & prayers .
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) December 10, 2015Salman’s driver Ashok Singh, in his deposition as a defence witness, had told the trial court that it was he who was at the wheel and not the actor. He also said he had gone to the police after the mishap but his statement was not recorded. After hearing the verdict, Salman was seen breaking down in court. His colleagues from Bollywood too, joined in the celebrations.
Actor Anupam Kher, who was part of Salman’s latest release Prem Ratan Dhan Paayo tweeted, “So happy that @BeingSalmanKhan is acquitted of all charges. Truth prevails. Even if it takes 13 long years.” “”I am happy for him. It’s been 13 years since the case is going on... the family was on tenterhooks. He is a good person... he deserves justice. I do feel bad for the people who lost their lives ...got injured. I do feel bad for the tragedy,” Kher said.
Director Anees Bazmee, who has worked with Salman in No Entry and Ready, said, “It has taken a long time... it’s a relief for him and his family. It has taken the court to come to conclusion so they would have taken into consideration a lot of factors. I don’t know much about the law (whether it’s a right or wrong decision). There is no one above the court,” he added.
