Saif Ali Khan (L) attacked with knife early Thursday, accused Vijay (R) arrested.
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: The Mumbai Police arrested a man accused of stabbing Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan in the wee hours of Sunday. Police said the accused confessed to committing the crime. "The arrested accused, Vijay Das, a waiter at a restaurant, has confessed to having committed the crime," the Mumbai Police was quoted by news agency ANI as saying.
Saif Ali Khan, who is currently in the hospital, was stabbed multiple times in the intervening night on Wednesday and Thursday this week. He sustained six injuries, including one near the spine. The actor had to undergo an emergency surgery. Doctors say he is “out of danger". He may be discharged from the hospital by Monday.
What had happened exactly on Thursday? Saif Ali Khan’s PR team had said there was a burglary attempt at his home in Mumbai early on Thursday. The incident reportedly occurred when an intruder allegedly confronted the actor's maid. Saif, attempting to intervene, was attacked, leading to a violent confrontation.
The intruder fled from the spot following the incident which took place at around 2.30 am at his 12th floor house in Satguru Sharan building in Bandra area.
Kareen Kapoor’s statement recorded: Meanwhile, police investigating the matter recorded a statement of Khan’s wife and Bollywood actor Kareen Kapoor. She reportedly told police that the intruder was “aggressive".
19 Jan 2025, 09:21:10 AM IST
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Accused entered actor's house ‘with the intention of robbery,’ says Mumbai Police
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: The Mumbai Police held a press conference on Sunday after the prime accused in Saif's stabbing case was arrested in the wee hours.
"On January 16, at 2 am, actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his residence. FIR was registered and one accused has been arrested. His name is Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, he is 30 years old. He entered the house with the intention of robbery. He will be produced in the court and custody will be demanded. Further investigation will take place later... We doubt he is of Bangladeshi origin...," police said.
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