Salman Khan's bodyguard Shera reacts to assault charges

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's bodyguard Shera denies indulging in a physical scuffle and claims that the altercation was a verbal one on the phone

Shera with Salman Khan

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's bodyguard Shera offered his explanation regarding the assault charge against him. According to a report by Times of India, Shera denies indulging in a physical scuffle and claims that the altercation was a verbal one on the phone.

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Following a complaint by victim Akhtar Qureshi, who accused Shera of hitting him with the butt of a pistol after a heated argument, he was arrested by the DN Nagar Police. The celebrity bodyguard denied getting physically abusive in his official police statement and stated that it was only a verbal argument.

According to further reports, Shera has been charged with the Arms Act, for allegedly assaulting the man with a gun and was levied with sections 326, 503 and 504 of the IPC. Four others may also face arrest along with him.

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