Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his Bandra residence in the early hours of January 16. The shocking incident has raised numerous questions about the circumstances of the attack, the actor's safety, and ongoing investigations. Here's a detailed breakdown of the incident and its aftermath:
-The attack occurred at around 2:30 am in the children’s room of Saif’s Bandra residence, located on the seventh floor of the Satguru Sharan building. The 54-year-old actor confronted the intruder to protect his family and sustained multiple stab wounds in the process.
-According to an initial statement from Kareena Kapoor Khan’s team, the attacker entered the house intending to commit burglary. However, police are examining all possible angles to determine the motive.
-The intruder used a knife to stab Saif six times, with two injuries classified as deep, including one close to his spine.
-The children, Taimur and Jeh, were at home during the incident but remained unharmed. Kareena had spent time with her sister Karisma Kapoor and other friends in the night.
-One of the house staff members, a woman, was also injured during the altercation. She is currently receiving treatment, though her identity remains undisclosed.
-Kareena Kapoor Khan’s team confirmed the family’s safety in a statement, urging fans not to speculate further as the police continue their investigation.
-Mumbai Police revealed that CCTV footage from two hours before the attack did not show any unauthorised entry, leading them to suspect the attacker had been inside the building for a prolonged period before attempting the burglary.
-Saif underwent two surgeries at Lilavati Hospital to treat his injuries. A foreign object near his spine was successfully removed during neuro and cosmetic surgeries. He is recovering under the supervision of a team of specialists.
-Several Bollywood personalities, including filmmakers Siddharth Anand and Kunal Kohli, visited the hospital to check on Saif’s condition.
-While the footage did not show any outsider entering during the critical hours, police are closely reviewing it for additional clues.
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