Actor Saif Ali Khan Stabbed Multiple Times at His Mumbai Home by Intruder, Hospitalised

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has been hospitalised after he was stabbed outside his residence late at night yesterday. The actor has been hospitalised at Lilawati Hospital, is undergoing a surgery but is out of danger. The Mumbai Police has registered a case and an investigation is underway. The family has issued an official statement and has asked the fans to remain patient.

Saif Ali Khan Latest Health Update

On the health condition of Actor Saif Ali Khan, his team issued an official statement; saying, "Saif Ali Khan has come out of surgery and is out of danger. He is currently in recovery and the doctors are monitoring his progress. All family members are safe and the police is investigating the incident..."

Bollywood Actor Saif Ali Khan Stabbed, Hospitalised

At around 2:00 am today, Kareena Kapoor's husband and Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed with a sharp object by an intruder, at his residence. The actor has been taken to Lilawati Hospital in Mumbai and has been hospitalised. As per latest reports, the actor's health is currently stable and out of danger. He's in the operation theatre, a team of specialised doctors are doing surgery.

Lilawati Hospital Issues Statement On Saif Ali Khan Stabbing

Dr Niraj Uttamani COO of Lilavati Hospital said that Saif Ali Khan was stabbed by an unidentified person at his Bandra home and was brought in at 3:30 am. Dr Niraj Uttamani, COO of Lilavati Hospital says “Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an unidentified person at his house. He has six wounds from sharp objects like knife etc. of which two wounds are deep and one close to his spine. A small piece of foreign body close to the spine is identified. He is currently undergoing surgery under Dr Nitin Dange, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Dr Leena Jain,Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Dr Nisha Gandhi,Consultant Anaesthesiologist, Dr Kavita Srinivas,Intensivist, Dr Manoj Deshmukh Consultant Radiologist. The extent of the damage will be understood once the surgery is completed.”

Saif Ali Khan First Official Statement

The official statement reads, “There was an attempted burglary at Mr Saif Ali Khan’s residence. He is currently in hospital undergoing a surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter We will keep you updated on the situation.”

A statement has also been issued by the Team Kareena Kapoor Khan which read, “Saif had an injury on his arm for which is in hospital, undergoing a procedure. The rest of the family is doing fine. We request media and fans to be patient and not speculate any further as the Police is already doing their due investigations. Thank you all for your concern. Team Kareena Kapoor Khan.”

Case Registered, Investigation Underway; Mumbai Police Issues Statement

The intruder has not been caught and details about who he is, are yet to be ascertained but a case has been registered by the Mumbai Police; the matter is being investigated. CCTV footages of the surrounding area are being looked into, to identify the intruder. In a statement, Mumbai Police has said, “An unknown person entered Actor Saif Ali Khan’s residence and argued with his maid, late last night. When the actor tried to intervene and pacify the man, he attacked Saif Ali Khan and injured him. Police are investigating the matter.”

Members of the Mumbai Police Crime Branch reached the actor's residence and recorded statements of all the staff members; the dog squad has also reached Saif-Kareena's Bandra residence. A total of seven teams have been formed by the Crime Branch to ensure the culprit is caught and action is taken against him. 

According to Mumbai Police, the preliminary investigation reveals that the CCTV footage from two hours before the incident shows no one entering the house of actor Saif Ali Khan. Police suspect the attacker may have been inside the building beforehand. CCTV analysis is still going on. Sources in Mumbai Police have said that they are also investigating if the servants knew the accused and if there was any dispute between the maid and the accused.

Mumbai police suspects that the accused may have relations with Saif's maid, no trace of the accused was found in the CCTV footage two hours before the incident, police suspects that the accused was present in the house much before the incident. Now Mumbai police is investigating Saif's servant and maid from this angle.
 

Saif Ali Khan Stabbed: Political Leaders Express Concern

Several political leaders have been expressing concern and have wished Kareena Kapoor Khan's husband Saif Ali Khan a speedy recovery. NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule on Thursday expressed concern over the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan by an intruder at his home in Mumbai and termed the incident as "worrisome". Sule, who is a friend of Saif Ali Khan's wife Kareena Kapoor Khan's family, said the actor was hospitalised and was safe.

Former Delhi CM and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Chief Arvind Kejriwal has expressed shock on Saif Ali Khan being stabbed and has wished the actor a speedy recovery. Arvind Kejriwal's post on ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) reads, “Shocked to hear about the attack on Saif Ali Khan. Wishing him a speedy recovery and strength to his family during this difficult time."

Bollywood Celebrities React to Attack On Saif Ali Khan

Taking to his X handle, Jr NTR expressed shock and wrote, "Shocked and saddened to hear about the attack on Saif sir. Wishing and praying for his speedy recovery and good health."

(Inputs from PTI)