Outrage Over Sanjay Dutt’s Release: The Tweets You Need to Read

Sanjay Dutt, a famous Bollywood actor, was given a 30-day furlough for his daughter’s nose surgery. Many people are expressing outrage and saying this proves that justice in India is not blind and that rich people get preferential treatment. (Getty)

Famous Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was granted a 30-day release from prison in India for his daughter’s nose surgery. After the 30 days are up, he’ll be able to apply for 60 more days and possibly be out for 90 days today, The Times of India reported. People are taking to social media to express their outrage and accuse Indian officials of giving Sanjay Dutt VIP treatment that poorer people aren’t eligible for. This isn’t the first time Dutt has been given furlough. In December 2014, he was also given leave, NDTV reported. Between May 2013 and May 2014, he was out for 118 days. He was jailed in 2013 for getting illegal weapons from people involved in the 1993 Mumbai attacks. He was sentenced to six years in prison.

Here are the tweets you need to read.

People Are Expressing Shock That He’s Out Again

Indian Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was on two weeks furlough in December and was able to attend one of his films. (Getty)

Twitter is full of people expressing outrage and shock that he is out of prison yet again. Between May 2013 and 2014, he spent more than 100 days out of prison due to furloughs.

Some Are Angry And Say This Proves Justice Is Not Blind

Indian Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been on furlough multiple times since arrested. (Getty)

Many people are taking to Twitter to question whether Dutt’s release from prison means that wealthy people get preferential treatment.

Many People Are Making Jokes About The Release

Indian Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was released from prison for his daughters nose surgery, sparking angry Twitter reactions. (Getty)

Many people are making jokes about his release, claiming that not only is it unfair, but it also shows just how unfair justice is in India.