Mumbai Police Begins Probe Into Attack On Actor Saif Ali Khan At His Mumbai Residence

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is recovering in Lilavati Hospital after sustaining injuries during a burglary attempt at his Bandra West residence in Mumbai early on Thursday (16 January).

The incident occurred at around 2.30 am on Thursday (16 January) when an unidentified intruder entered the actor’s home.

According to a statement from the Bandra Police, the assailant was discovered in the bedroom of Saif’s son Jehangir.

Domestic help Ariyama Phillips, alias Lima, raised an alarm, prompting Saif Ali Khan to intervene.

The intruder attacked Saif with a sharp object, causing multiple injuries, while the house help also sustained minor injuries.

Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital by his son Ibrahim Ali Khan, who acted swiftly to ensure immediate medical attention.

Hospital COO Dr Niraj Uttamani confirmed Khan had six stab wounds, two of which were deep, with one located dangerously close to his spine.

A foreign object was also detected near the spine.

Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, Khan’s wife, released a statement confirming the safety of their children, Taimur and Jehangir.

Mumbai Police has formed a special team and the investigation is underway, with CCTV footage being reviewed.

DCP Dixit Gedam confirmed that the intruder broke into the house with an intention of burglary.

Forensic teams have collected evidence from the scene, and sniffer dogs were deployed for further examination.

While addressing the media on Thursday afternoon, DCP Dixit Gedam said that one accused has been identified through the CCTV footage and he used the staircase. None have been arrested so far.

“Ten teams have been formed for the investigation,” he added.

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