New Delhi, July 23 -- Bollywood actor Salman Khan has expressed support for students protesting against the alleged NEET paper leak and examination irregularities, while lamenting the violence that marred what he described as a peaceful movement.

Sharing a throwback photograph on Instagram, the actor said he was saddened that the protests had turned violent and extended his sympathies to those injured during the demonstrations.

"It was such a peaceful movement, feel so sad that it had to take a violent turn. My heart goes out to the students and their families who were hurt. Paper leak is a very serious issue," Salman wrote.

The actor praised students for uniting to demand reforms in the country's education system and acknowledged the ...