Bollywood's tiger Salman Khan recently encountered an incident at his Mumbai residence has sparked renewed attention on the actor's past legal battles, notably the blackbuck poaching case from 1998. Somy Ali, Salman's ex-girlfriend, recently issued a public apology to the Bishnoi community on his behalf regarding the incident, seeking forgiveness.
In response to Ali's plea, the President of the All India Bishnoi Society, Devendra Budiya, has officially addressed the matter. Budiya stated that while the community acknowledges Ali's apology, they would consider forgiveness only if Salman Khan himself apologizes. He emphasized the gravity of Salman Khan's actions, indicating that the mistake lies solely with the actor. Budiya outlined the steps Khan must take for reconciliation, including a personal apology at the Bishnoi temple, a commitment to wildlife conservation, and a pledge to refrain from similar actions in the future.
The blackbuck poaching incident occurred during the shooting of Sooraj Barjatya's film "Hum Saath Saath Hain," leading to legal repercussions for Salman Khan and his co-stars. Despite being sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment in 2018, Khan was soon granted bail.
Regarding Somy Ali's appeal, she expressed remorse on Salman's behalf and urged the Bishnoi community to consider forgiveness, stressing the importance of moving forward and seeking justice through legal channels.
The recent firing incident at Salman Khan's residence has reignited tensions between the actor and Lawrence Bishnoi, a jailed gangster, further amplifying public scrutiny on Salman Khan's legal history and his efforts towards reconciliation with affected communities.