
In a shocking incident, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his Mumbai residence in the early hours of January 16. The actor, who was asleep at the time, was stabbed six times by an intruder who managed to break into his home around 2:30 a.m.
The assailant, who attempted a burglary, reportedly engaged in a struggle with Saif before inflicting multiple wounds on him. The actor was swiftly rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where a team of doctors immediately began treating him.
Saif Ali Khan’s condition was critical initially, but hospital staff confirmed later that he was no longer in danger. Dr. Niraj Uttamani, the COO of Lilavati Hospital, shared that Saif underwent a 2.5-hour neurosurgery, with a plastic surgery procedure still in progress.
The actor’s health status remained under careful monitoring, and an update on his recovery is awaited. The Bandra Police have already registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the intruder, and the Crime Branch has taken charge of a parallel investigation.
The police confirmed that after the intruder attempted to enter the actor’s home, a scuffle ensued between him and Saif. During the altercation, the intruder managed to stab Saif six times, with two of the wounds being particularly deep and dangerously close to his spine.
At this stage, the police are interrogating three attendants who work at Saif’s residence, looking for any potential leads. The Crime Branch has formed seven teams to search for the suspect, including one team scouring CCTV footage for evidence, while others have been deployed across different parts of Mumbai and beyond.
Both Saif Ali Khan’s team and that of his wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, have issued statements to reassure fans and the public. Saif’s team confirmed the attack as an attempted burglary and requested patience from media outlets and fans while the police conduct their investigation.
They assured everyone that they would provide updates as the situation evolves. Kareena’s team echoed similar sentiments, adding that the rest of the family was safe and well. They also asked the public to refrain from speculating further, as the matter is now in the hands of the authorities.
Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and their children had only just returned from a holiday in Switzerland when this alarming incident occurred. Their family’s privacy and safety have been a priority, and both Saif and Kareena’s teams have emphasized the importance of allowing the police to continue their work unimpeded.
As the investigation continues, the Bollywood world and Saif’s fans await more details on his recovery and the identity of the assailant.