Police investigation reveals that the attacker entered Saif Ali Khan’s home with the intention of committing burglary.

Saif Ali Khan is currently recovering after a shocking knife attack at his Bandra home. The 54-year-old actor was rushed to Lilavati Hospital after suffering six stab wounds, one of which injured his spine. The attack occurred last night, and police are still piecing together the sequence of events leading up to the actor’s hospitalization.

Saif Ali Khan, his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan, and their sons live in a luxurious 12-storey building in Bandra West, a neighborhood known for housing many Bollywood stars. The actor’s residence spans across four floors of the building, offering both privacy and comfort to the family.

Preliminary police investigations indicate that the intruder entered Saif Ali Khan’s home with the intent of committing burglary. According to sources, the attacker initially entered the compound adjacent to the actor’s building. He then scaled a wall to gain access. Once inside the compound, the intruder made his way to the rear side of the building, where he used a flight of stairs to reach the floor where Saif Ali Khan resides.

The police further revealed that the attacker gained access to the actor’s apartment via a fire escape, allowing him to enter the home undetected. While the exact motive behind the attack is still under investigation, the focus remains on understanding how the intruder was able to bypass security measures in place and what led to the violent confrontation.

As Saif Ali Khan recovers from his injuries, the police continue to gather evidence and interrogate potential witnesses to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Saif Ali Khan’s shocking knife attack unfolded around 2 AM last night when his house help, Eliyama Phillipes, also known as Lima, became the first to spot the intruder. As she screamed in panic, her cries alerted Saif Ali Khan, who confronted the attacker. In the ensuing struggle, the intruder stabbed the actor six times before fleeing the scene. CCTV footage has captured the intruder entering and exiting the building from the rear side, confirming his movements within the premises.

As the investigation progresses, there are significant concerns regarding the response of the security guards stationed at the high-profile building, with questions arising about how the intruder managed to bypass security measures and enter the actor’s home undetected.

Following the attack, Saif Ali Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where doctors confirmed he was stable and out of danger. “Mr. Saif Ali Khan was admitted to the hospital around 2 AM with severe injuries caused by an assault. The knife had lodged in his spine, causing damage to the thoracic spinal cord. Emergency surgery was performed to remove the knife and repair leaking spinal fluid. Two other deep wounds on his left hand and one on his neck were treated by the plastic surgery team,” Dr. Nitin Dange of Lilavati Hospital shared.

The actor’s recovery is progressing well, with doctors expressing optimism about his condition.

Meanwhile, the police have identified a suspect, and multiple teams are working to apprehend him. Senior police officer Dixit Gedam confirmed that the intruder used the fire escape to gain entry into the apartment. “Our investigation suggests this was an attempted burglary. We are making every effort to arrest the suspect, and once detained, we will share more details regarding the incident,” Gedam said.

The police continue to question Lima, the house help, and others connected to the incident as they work toward piecing together the full sequence of events.

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

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