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| INDIA: February 20, 2006 | ||
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JAIPUR - Bollywood film star, Salman Khan, has been sentenced to a year in jail for killing two rare deer, his lawyer said on Friday.
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A court in the western desert state of Rajasthan, where Khan shot the black buck, a protected species, in 1998 also slapped a fine of 5,000 rupees ($112.5) on the star, known for his wild tantrums. Khan's lawyer, Hastimal Saraswat, said his client had indicated he would appeal the ruling to a higher court and he was freed on a one-month bond. The black buck is revered as a sacred animal by the people of Rajasthan. It was once common in northern and central India. Witnesses said Khan appeared somber as he left the court to chants from his fans of "Long live, Salman Khan!" Hugely popular, Khan usually plays the role of a macho Romeo in Bollywood's trademark song-and-dance films. (US$1=44.45 rupees)
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