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Facing allegations of submission of a false affidavit regarding his arms licence, Salman Khan had a major reprieve on Thursday when a court rejected the Rajasthan government's plea against the actor and acquitted him of the charge.
Facing allegations of submission of a false affidavit regarding his arms licence, Salman Khan had a major reprieve on Thursday when a court rejected the Rajasthan government's plea against the actor and acquitted him of the charge.
The matter is linked to a case against Mr Khan under the Arms Act, in which the actor had been accused of keeping arms with an expired licence and using these for poaching.
Salman Khan has shared a special post on social media, thanking his fans and followers for their support.
Salman shared a photo of himself on Instagram and wrote, "To all my fans.. thank u for your love support n concern. Khayal rakho apna n parivaar ka . God bless n loveee u tooo."
The decision in the case was taken by Judge Raghavendra Kachwal around 3.30 in which he said, "The PIL has no strong grounds." Salman was present in the hearing via video conferencing.
Salman was booked under Section 51 of Wildlife Protection Act for poaching two chinkaras in Bhawad village on 26-27 September 1998 and one chinkara in Mathania on September 28, 1998.