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PHOTOS: Suraj Pancholi walks out of prison

Last updated on: July 2, 2013 19:28 IST
Suraj Pancholi with mother Zarina Wahab

Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab's son Suraj, who was arrested on June 10 for allegedly abetting actress Jiah Khan's death, finally walked out of jail today. The youngster was granted bail on Monday against a surety amount of Rs 50,000.

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With inputs from Subhash K Jha

'It's finally happened. My boy is coming out'

Last updated on: July 2, 2013 19:28 IST
Aditya and Suraj Pancholi

Unable to control his emotions, Aditya Pancholi sobbed his relief minutes after hearing the news.

"It's finally happened. My boy is coming out. I am grateful to the honourable judge for being fair to us. We had begun to lose hope," he said.

'My son has gone through so much'

Last updated on: July 2, 2013 19:28 IST
Suraj Pancholi

"We knew Suraj would be out because he has done no wrong," said his mother Zarina Wahab.

"My son has gone through so much. We have suffered but we can't begin to imagine what he must have gone through," she added.

Bollywood support

Last updated on: July 2, 2013 19:28 IST
Aditya Pancholi

The Hindi film industry also tweeted its support for the youngster.

Suraj to surrender his passport

Last updated on: July 2, 2013 19:28 IST
Aditya and Suraj Pancholi

A Mumbai sessions court had earlier rejected Suraj's bail plea on the grounds that investigations had reached a crucial stage and his release may hamper the probe.

The court, however, has directed Suraj to surrender his passport and appear before the Juhu police every alternate day.