“Saif Ali Khan Stabbing: Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad Arrested for Attack, Illegal Entry into India”

In a breakthrough development in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, Mumbai Police have arrested Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, a Bangladeshi national, who allegedly attacked the Bollywood actor at his Bandra residence on January 16. The key to solving the case came from an unlikely source: a phone payment made by Shehzad.

Shehzad had made a payment via Google Pay for a paratha and a water bottle shortly after the attack, which turned out to be a crucial lead. This transaction, made in a local eatery near the crime scene, allowed the authorities to track his location and confirm his identity. Using this digital trail, Mumbai Police traced Shehzad’s movements and ultimately apprehended him.

Further investigation revealed that Shehzad had entered India illegally and had been staying in the country without proper documentation. His motive behind the attack on Saif Ali Khan remains under investigation, though initial reports suggest it may have been an isolated incident.

This case highlights the growing importance of digital payments in criminal investigations, as even seemingly minor transactions can provide pivotal evidence in tracking down suspects. The swift action of the Mumbai Police, combined with the use of modern investigative techniques, led to the timely arrest of the accused, bringing a sense of relief to the actor and the public.

Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, a Bangladeshi national who had illegally entered India and assumed the name Bijoy Das, was arrested by Mumbai Police on Sunday from Thane city. He is the prime suspect in the stabbing attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence on January 16.

The breakthrough in the case came from an unlikely source: a UPI transaction. Mohammad Shariful made a Google Pay (GPay) payment for a paratha and a water bottle at a stall near Century Mill in Worli shortly after the attack. This payment led investigators to trace his mobile number, which ultimately pointed them to Thane. The police then launched a search in a dense mangrove area near a labor camp, where they initially found no trace of the suspect. However, after a second, more thorough search, police discovered Shariful sleeping on the ground. When he attempted to flee, he was quickly apprehended.

According to police sources, Shariful had been in Bandra until 7 am on the day of the incident, sleeping at a bus stop before heading to Worli. He had entered Saif Ali Khan’s upscale Bandra apartment with the intention of committing theft. After a scuffle with a nanny in the house, Shariful demanded ₹1 crore. Hearing the commotion, Saif Ali Khan confronted the intruder and was attacked with a knife in the back. The actor locked himself in a room, believing the attacker was trapped, but Shariful managed to escape through the same window he had entered.

During initial questioning, Shariful admitted to fleeing to Thane after seeing his images on TV and YouTube, fearing capture. Investigators discovered that he had worked in a local bar and was familiar with the Thane area, which led him to hide there.

Further investigation revealed that Shariful had entered Saif Ali Khan’s flat through a bathroom window after climbing up from the duct area and using a pipe. A hammer, screwdriver, and other tools were recovered from his bag, suggesting potential criminal intent. Police also noted that he was unaware of attacking a Bollywood celebrity until seeing media reports about the incident.

The breakthrough discovery of the UPI payment, along with thorough surveillance and sharp police work, led to the rapid arrest of Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, bringing clarity to the case.

Courtesy: India Today

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