Bollywood actor Salman Khan's supporters gather outside Jodhpur Court to celebrate his bail in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case. (PTI) 
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Fans rejoice as Salman Khan granted bail in blackbuck poaching case

Salman’s fans, some of whom had been waiting near Khan's residence since Saturday morning, set firecrackers as the news of his bail arrived leading to a traffic jam in the area.

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MUMBAI: As the news, that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was granted bail in blackbuck poaching case by the Jodhpur court reached here, his fans who had gathered here outside his residence in the Galaxy apartment at Bandra started rejoicing the Court decision.

Salman’s fans, some of whom had been waiting here since Saturday morning, set firecrackers as the news of his bail arrived leading to a traffic jam in the area for some time. Some of the fans played dhol while others just cheered Salman. Police said that the security in the area has been beefed up.

Fans celebrate bail granted to Salman outside his residence in Mumbai.

Several top Bollywood personalities have been making a beeline to the Khan residence since Saturday morning. Among those who came to meet Khan's parents included Sonakshi Sinha, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shatrughan Sinha, etc. Saif Ali Khan, who was among those acquitted in the black buck poaching case, was an early visitor.

The release of the star on bail was welcomed by Bollywood over social media. Stars like Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sonu Sood, singers Palak Mucchal, Ankit Tiwari were among the early reactors on social media. The reaction in the Bollywood was expected since several big budget productions are riding on him.

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