Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been sentenced to six years in jail for buying weapons from bombers who attacked Mumbai (Bombay) in 1993. The star's lawyers argued he should remain free on bail for good behaviour, but the judge ruled against leniency.The actor was cleared of conspiracy, but found guilty of illegally possessing a rifle and a pistol.
As the sentence was announced, a shocked Dutt told the court, "I made a mistake."
The 'Munnabhai MBBS' actor was also fined 25,000 rupees ($600).
His lawyers said they would appeal against the sentence, reports BBC.
The 1993 Mumbai blasts killed 257 people.
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