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Mawra defends Salman Khan after his conviction in poaching case

Mawra is upset that "a great human being is being punished for killing an animal umpteen years ago"

Updated 06 Apr, 2018

There have been a plethora of reactions in India to Bollywood's freshest controversy -- the five-year jail sentence given to superstar Salman Khan for his poaching of endangered black bucks in 1998.

And from Pakistan, it appears that actor Mawra Hocane is raising her voice for Salman.

Taking to Twitter, Mawra expressed her disappointment over the verdict, "In a world with no “NO” human rights, a great human being is being punished for killing an animal umpteen years ago under animal rights."

She further added, "Bash me all you want, but there’s something completely wrong about it.. mind you such human beings are our saving grace! #SalmanKhanVerdict"

Her tweet sparked a mix of responses, ranging from reminders of Salman's involvement in a hit and run case to suggestions that the suffering of Kashmir is an issue that deserves her attention more.

Do you share Mawra's views? Let us know in the comments below.

Comments

Sara Apr 05, 2018 07:40pm

Justice prevailed! A loud and clear message has been sent by an Indian Court No One Is Above The Law

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MM Apr 05, 2018 07:42pm

All human are equal in the eyes of law.

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Two cents Apr 05, 2018 07:45pm

Mawra must know that black deer are protected as endangered species across the two sides of the border. And every violation has a consequence. We may like it or not. We must learn to call spade a spade. And countries like Pakistan and India need to create an environment where rule of law remains equal for everyone be it rich, poor or a common man. Mawra, with all due respect we need to over come this elitist favouritism. A violation of law is a violation. Period.

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k p rao Apr 05, 2018 07:48pm

Who cares for her opinion. Law will take itw own course. He is a billionaire and with the help of brilliant and expensive lawyers he will escape the punishment. He will not be poorer but lawyers will be richer. Do not fret and fume.

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Imran irfan Apr 05, 2018 08:25pm

Does she know what protected species mean?

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DEB Apr 05, 2018 08:30pm

Only that the animal belongs to an endangered species. If Mawra does not know the meaning of the word 'endangered', then she should look it up. May be then she'll get some perspective.

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Rohan Apr 05, 2018 10:07pm

Looking to bag a film? This maska won't work. Yes, you can take Indian citizenship leaving your nation behind. Adnan Sami took a smart decision, you can too.

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Gaurav Apr 05, 2018 10:07pm

Why are Pakistanis so obsessed with what's happening in India?

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Jamal Apr 05, 2018 10:10pm

Mr Modi, pls note. Ms Hocane has comething important to cay.

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Raj Apr 05, 2018 10:12pm

HE broke the law and must be punished. Law is the law. HE already received special treatment with his money and fame to push the case by 20 years.

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Truth Apr 05, 2018 10:23pm

Does she want a real acting job in india

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Vijay Apr 05, 2018 10:45pm

Madam, what part of Salman broke the law you don't understand?

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Imran A. Apr 06, 2018 12:18am

Dear Mawra, I understand your frustation. But this is all part of growing up. Learn these very important lesson, no one is or should be above the law.

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Tariq Apr 06, 2018 04:31am

@Imran irfan Good question

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Fahrenheit Apr 06, 2018 04:40am

So there is still hope for Salman then? Strong support from such powerful quarters. Whoa! Keep it up and hang on tough.

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R S Chakravarti Apr 06, 2018 05:36am

He escaped from the hit and run case but not this one.

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Talal Apr 06, 2018 08:12am

Great human beings dont kill protected species for their pleasure!

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BAKHTI Apr 06, 2018 10:24am

'A great human being' broke the law of the land . Period.

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Subhash Apr 06, 2018 11:47am

Very well said.

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Ganesh Kailasam Apr 06, 2018 12:12pm

What makes him a great human being ? can u pl elaborate ?

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Liberal Apr 06, 2018 12:16pm

The expression on Salman Khan's face is far more expressive than in his movies. The suppressed anger and frustration of the entitled glitterati is worth watching. Hopefully, after five years in the clink, he will emerge a fine character actor. Run people over in his SUV, kill protected black bucks... come on Mawra, no one can be that entitled.

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Peace Apr 06, 2018 12:51pm

A crime is a crime Madam. Upteenth or Thousandeeth year Ago.

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Shahbaz Ahmed Tarrar Apr 06, 2018 03:30pm

@Sara Wat abt his contribution to the humanity?? killing one animal is a big crime & making hundreds of peoples happy with charity has nothing to with justice.

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alpha Apr 06, 2018 04:54pm

why is mawra supporting that reckless guy, he killed humans an animals and he doesnt deserve special treatment

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Vijay B. Apr 06, 2018 05:10pm

This "I am so and so and essentially above the law" attitude has to go. It has been proved otherwise in case of Lalu Yadav, Jaylalitha, Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan and Nawab Sharif to name a few. Mayawati, Sonia Gandhi, Robert Vadra, Asif Zardari, and Musharraf should be the next batch on that list.

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sajid Rafique Apr 06, 2018 08:06pm

If an animal was on endangered species list and it was killed then Salman had threatened a complete species ! 5 years will pass easily

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Satish Raina Apr 07, 2018 12:18pm

@Two cents Just Two Cents? I give you all the 100 Cents. You have nailed it, absolutely with the right choice of words. Period.

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