Salman says sorry for tweets defending Yakub Memon

Salman Khan's today apologised for his tweets defending 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon.

Salman said in his tweet: "I have not said or implied that Yakub Memon is innocent. I have complete faith in the judicial system of our country."

I would like to unconditionally apologise for any misunderstanding I may have created unintentionally.

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) July 26, 2015

Salman's tweets sparked a flurry of diverse reactions, with parties like BJP expressing outrage while some others including Left opposed capital punishment.

My dad called & said I should retract my tweets as they have the potential to create misunderstanding. I here by retract them.

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) July 26, 2015

Congress said the Supreme Court verdict should be respected and all must "follow the course of the law" while Shiv Sena said Salman's remarks should be ignored.

BJP spokesperson Shaina NC said, "No opinion can absolve a conspirator or a mastermind. Supreme Court gave verdict on hardcore evidence and none of us are in position to undermine the verdict given by the apex court of the country."

 

I had tweeted that Tiger Memon should hang for his crimes and I stand by it. What i also said is that Yakub Memon should not hang for him.

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) July 26, 2015