Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed at least six times by an unidentified attacker who broke into his Mumbai home in a burglary attempt on Thursday. Following the attack, Saif was admitted to Lilavati Hospital, where he underwent surgery and was reportedly out of danger. Police reported that Saif suffered two deep cuts, one dangerously close to his spinal cord.
Early Morning Attack at Bandra Residence
According to the police, the intruder entered Saif Ali Khan’s Bandra home at around 3:30 am. A confrontation ensued between the actor and the attacker, during which Saif was stabbed. At the time of the incident, Saif’s wife Kareena Kapoor and sons Taimur and Jeh were present in the house, sources revealed.
A probe has been launched by the Mumbai Police to trace the assailant and ensure their swift arrest.
Hospital Statement on Saif Ali Khan’s Injuries
Lilavati Hospital provided details about Saif’s condition, confirming that he had been stabbed six times. Of these, two wounds were deep, with one located perilously close to his spine.
“Saif Ali Khan was stabbed by an unidentified person at his Bandra home and was brought in at 3:30 am. He had six stabs and two were deep. Of this one is close to the spine. He is being operated upon by a team of doctors led by Neurosurgeon Dr Nitin Dange, cosmetic surgeon Dr Leena Jain, and anaesthesiologist Dr Nisha Gandhi,” said Dr Uttamani of Lilavati Hospital.
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Deputy Commissioner of Police Dixit Gedam addressed the media, stating: “An unidentified person intruded into the residence of actor Saif Ali Khan. The actor and the intruder fought. The actor was injured and is being treated. An investigation is going on.”
Saif Ali Khan’s team also released a statement, saying, “There was an attempted burglary at Mr Saif Ali Khan’s residence. He is currently in hospital undergoing surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter. We will keep you updated on the situation.”
Law and Order Under Scrutiny
The attack on Saif Ali Khan has reignited concerns over security and law enforcement in Mumbai. Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized the Mumbai Police and Maharashtra’s Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis, questioning the city’s safety.
“What a shame that Mumbai sees another high-profile attempt on life. The attack on Saif Ali Khan yet again raises questions on Mumbai Police and the Home Minister,” Chaturvedi stated in a post on X.
Similarly, NCP (SP) leader Clyde Crasto expressed concerns about the city’s deteriorating law and order situation.
“Attack on Saif Ali Khan is a cause for concern because if such high-profile people with levels of security can be attacked in their homes, then what could happen to common citizens? Fear of law seems to be at a low in Maharashtra due to leniencies in the past couple of years,” Crasto said in a post on X.
Rising Concerns Over Celebrity Safety
This incident comes months after an alleged attack on Salman Khan’s residence in Bandra, where two men on a motorbike, reportedly affiliated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, opened fire. The recurring threats to high-profile individuals underline the need for stronger security measures and prompt action by law enforcement agencies.
