New Delhi: In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the entertainment industry, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was brutally stabbed six times by an intruder at his Mumbai residence in the early hours of January 16. The attack, which occurred around 2:30 AM, resulted in severe injuries, including a stab wound near his spine, highlighting the vulnerability even high-profile individuals face to violent crime.
Saif Ali Khan’s heroic attempt to protect his home and family led to the confrontation, which has left the industry and his fans in a state of shock. Here is a detailed account of the incident and its aftermath.
Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times by an intruder who barged into his home at the ‘Satguru Sharan’ building in Mumbai’s Bandra area. The incident began with a confrontation between the intruder and one of Khan’s maids, which escalated into a scuffle involving the actor. During this altercation, Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times, with two of the wounds being particularly deep and one located near his spine.
Following the attack, Saif Ali Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, where he underwent extensive surgeries, including a 2.5-hour neurosurgery and ongoing plastic surgery. Hospital officials have confirmed that despite the severity of his injuries, Saif Ali Khan is currently out of danger.
The police have lodged an FIR at the Bandra Police Station and have initiated a thorough investigation. The Mumbai Crime Branch has taken on a parallel investigation, forming seven teams to search for the suspect. These teams are scanning CCTV footage and searching various areas of Mumbai, as well as venturing outside the city in pursuit of the intruder.
As part of the investigation, three attendants from Saif Ali Khan’s house are being interrogated by the police. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif’s wife, was not present during the incident as she was abroad on holiday and is expected to return soon.
Official statements from both Saif Ali Khan’s and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s teams have urged patience and avoided speculation, emphasizing that the matter is under police investigation. The statements reassured fans that the rest of the family is doing fine and requested the media to refrain from speculating further.
The incident has raised significant concerns about the security of high-profile individuals and the measures in place to protect them from such violent attacks.
