Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan received multiple injuries after an intruder attacked him with a knife during an alleged burglary attempt at his residence in Mumbai in the early hours of Thursday (January 16, 2025).
The accused has been identified through the CCTV footage of him using the staircase to escape from the apartment building. As per the preliminary probe, the intruder did not force his entry or break into the actor’s 12th-floor flat in the Satguru Sharan building, but possibly sneaked in at some point earlier in the night.
Attacker was spotted at Bandra station after the attack
The intruder fled from the spot following the incident which took place at around 2.30 am.
Saif Ali Khan Attacked: Actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked with a knife at his Mumbai residence. He sustained injuries to his neck, hand, and spine, but is currently out of danger and recovering.
Industry Reactions: The attack has shocked the industry, with many celebrities expressing their concern and outrage.
Investigation Underway: Police are investigating the incident and have apprehended the suspect.
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DCP Dixit Gedam confirmed that the intruder broke into the house with the intention of burglary.
Many opposition leaders raised concerns about the safety of Mumbai city after the incident and also demanded the resignation of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra Home Minister.
As a reply Mr. Fadnavis said the attack was a serious incident, but it would be wrong to call Mumbai unsafe because of it. Maharashtra Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam said the Opposition was trying to politicise the attack.
