Jodhpur Police arrest two for threatening Salman Khan on Facebook

The Jodhpur police on Thursday arrested two men in connection with a life threat to Bollywood star Salman Khan. The duo, who have been identified as Jagdish and Jeki, have admitted that they threatened the actor to gain popularity among people. This comes after a threat against the Bollywood star was posted on Facebook by an account named Gary Shooter. The post stated that the actor has saved himself from the Indian law but he stands accused in Sopu's court. 

Facebook post threatens Salman with a death sentence

The Facebook post by Gary Shooter on September 16 had a picture of Bollywood star Salman Khan with a red cross and the caption read, "Salman, think, you can save yourself from Indian law. However, Vishnoi Samaj and Sopu Party have announced a death sentence for you. You are an accused in Sopu's court. Salaam sahid da nu; Respect girls; Save animals; Avoid drugs and help poors; Sukha kahlon Garry."

The post was put up on Facebook before Salman Khan's hearing in Jodhpur court in the blackbuck killing case on September 27. Praveen Acharya, Circle Inspector at Chopasani Police station, while speaking to the media said, "We have arrested two people, Jagdish and Jeki. After interrogation, it was discovered that they did it only to gain cheap popularity.

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Blackbuck poaching case

Salman Khan, who was shooting for his film 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' in Rajasthan, reportedly hunted down two blackbucks in Kankani village. According to reports, accompanying him were his co-stars Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, and Sonali Bendre. The villagers registered a complaint against Salman Khan and his co-actors accusing them of poaching. Salman Khan had filed a plea against his conviction by a lower court, which had sentenced him to five years in jail. During a hearing on July 4, Sessions Court Judge Chandra Kumar Songara had directed him to appear before the court on September 27, failing which his bail plea may be cancelled.

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(With ANI Inputs)