MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has urged the people of Pakistan to help him in efforts to free Sarabjit Singh, the Indian who is on death row in the neighbouring country.
"Requesting the people of Pakistan to support me to help free Sarabjit, who has been in prison since 30 yrs. Please. Allah ka vasta (for god's sake)," Salman tweeted.
"Request the awam (people) of Pakistan, members of the press, Govt of Pakistan, President (Asif Ali Zardari) Zardari, a humble request. It would be the most amazing gesture to send Sarabjit back to his family after 30 years. Hope you support me like it's your own cause," he added.
Hours after reports emerged that Pakistan was to free Sarabjit, the officials clarified that another Indian prisoner named Surjeet Singh, who has been in jail for three decades, would be released instead. The change of stance created a stir across India.
The actor was upset after he saw Sarabjit's family in despair.
"I saw a picture of Sarabjit's sister, it killed me. Felt real sad for her. Help me, help her," he tweeted further.
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@Akhtar
Has India ever honored this kind gesture of Pakistan, releasing Indians from its prisons? No never.
I hope you do not consider 1972 beyond NEVER.
India released more than 90,000 POWs. How good are you at counting?
If Pakistan releases Singh, the point is would India release any Pakistani from their prisons? Secondly, Has India ever honored this kind gesture of Pakistan, releasing Indians from its prisons? No never.
Mind your business dude; keep your Being Human tag up to you. A statement to win sympathies of shiv-sena!
Good Salman we are with you
Robin from india
Shame on Salman......you are batting for guy who killed 14 innocent people by his terrorist activities......we never expected from Salman who will support a terrorist....I think in future Salman will also support to release Kasab from jail............
@Jpy: well said n thumbs up to u bro
What about the Paskistanis whose families were killed due to him?? They are also in despair
@ Mohinder sandhu: He is given death sentence and that isn't fulfilled yet.
@BaBa Blacksheep: Ok let him complete 30 years then we will release him
plz Salman runs the same compaign for Ajmal too. His family also missing him
Come to Pakistan Bring the message of peace and he will be all yours :) ...
support you why?
This Indian Spy was caught red handed and his responsible for the death of 14 innocent Pakistanis.
Keep this Spy in Jail for life. We Pakistanis don't want a Raymond Davis type Topi Drama.
Salman is ICON of humanity... He is doing a lot for the people who desperately in need of great help.. There are several instances to quote... Good gesture Salman.. May God Bless You..
@Nadeem: Please support the right thing. If justice did not serve in 30 years. it will never be served.Let the poor guy go.
He has served 30 years in jail and completed his sentence. We can now have mecry on him as a human-being and show compassion. May Allah (SWT) have mercy on all of us and guide us.
Sarbjeet is the guilty of spying, let the justice served.