Maharashtra govt to probe Sanjay Dutt's furlough

Maharashtra govt will investigate the 14-day furlough granted to actor Sanjay Dutt, who was jailed in connection with 1993 blasts, according to Times Now. The incarcerated Bollywood actor is currently serving a five-year jail term since nearly 18 months. The actor was released on a two weeks' furlough by the Yerwada Central Jail authorities on Wednesday.
Earlier, he had taken furlough on medical grounds in October 2013 for 28 days, followed by a similar leave for 28 days in December 2013, to tend to his ailing wife Manyata.The latter had sparked protests.
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His wife's prolonged illness prompted him to seek further parole in January for another 28 days. Time and again, his demand for a parole has raised questions. To that, Sanjay said: "I didn't get any special treatment. I had applied for furlough five months back, then later it was sanctioned. Thanks for all your support."
Sanjay Dutt was convicted for illegal possession and destruction of an AK-56 army assault rifle during the 1993 Mumbai communal conflagration before the March 12, 1993 serial bomb blasts in the city.
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Following a Supreme Court directive, he had surrendered May 16, 2013, and was shifted to the high-security YCJ in Pune to serve the remainder of his 42-month sentence.
(Inputs from PTI, IANS)
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