The attack on Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence has raised serious concerns, and the Mumbai Police have intensified their investigation into the incident. Here’s a summary of the key developments:
Incident Details:
- Attack Timing: The attack occurred at around 2:30 AM on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
- Nature of Attack: The assailant, armed with a wooden stick and a long hacksaw blade, entered Khan’s residence in the Satguru Sharan building during an alleged burglary attempt.
- Casualties:
- Saif Ali Khan sustained six stab injuries, including one to his neck. He underwent emergency surgery at Lilavati Hospital and is reportedly out of danger but still hospitalized.
- Eliyama Philip, a 56-year-old staff nurse and complainant, and a domestic help were also injured in the attack.
- Demand: The assailant reportedly demanded ₹1 crore from the family.
Investigation Progress:
- Suspect Detained: One individual has been detained by Mumbai Police for questioning.
- Search Operations:
- 20 police teams have been formed to track the attacker, focusing on the Vasai-Virar region, where the suspect is believed to have fled using a local train.
- Police are using informers and technical data, including active mobile phones in the area during the attack, to identify the suspect.
- Forensic Evidence:
- A blade fragment extracted from Saif’s back is in police possession, while efforts to recover the remaining part are ongoing.
- Forensic teams and dog squads have gathered evidence from the actor’s apartment and the building premises.
- CCTV Footage:
- Footage captured at 2:33 AM shows the suspect, described as a young man wearing a brown T-shirt with a collar and a red scarf, fleeing down the stairs from the sixth floor.
- Victim Statement:
- Jeh’s nanny, Philip, was the first to encounter the attacker, who demanded money and later assaulted her when she resisted.
Family Situation:
- Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, their two sons (Jeh, 4, and Taimur, 8), and five house helps were present in the apartment during the attack. Despite the harrowing ordeal, the family is reported to be safe.
Public Response:
The incident has sent shockwaves across Mumbai and the Bollywood fraternity. It highlights concerns over security lapses in high-profile residential buildings.
