Salman Khan gets death threats, police on alert

An investigation has also been initiated by the police

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been threatened with dire consequences in a social media post, written on the Facebook wall of Student Organisation of Punjab University (SOPU), on September 16.

According to Hindustan Times, the police has initiated investigation after the post went viral.

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Uploaded by Gairi Shooter, the post featured a crossed-out picture of Salman. It reads, "Salman, you think you can save yourself from Indian law, however, Vishnoi Samaj and the SOPU Party have announced a death sentence for you. You are an accused in SOPU's court. Respect girls, save animals, avoid drugs and help the poor."

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The post has appeared before the Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor's scheduled hearing on September 27 in the blackbuck killing case. "The police is on alert. We also gave proper security to the celebrity

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when he came here for hearing previously. An investigation has been initiated," said DCP Dharmendra Yadav. A few months ago, gangster Laurence Bishnoi threatened Salman of serious consequences in the court in front of policemen.

Salman has been sentenced to five-year imprisonment in the blackbuck killing case but is currently out on bail. At the last hearing, it was mentioned that if Salman failed to appear before the court on September 27, his bail could be cancelled.

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