Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Did Mumbai police arrest the wrong person? This is what they had to say

Saif Ali Khan

The investigation into the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case has raised several questions, especially about the arrest of Shariful Islam Shehzad, a Bangladeshi national accused of attacking the actor at his home on January 16. New developments had led to doubts about whether the police arrested the right person, and there were growing suspicions that more than one person may have been involved.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced yesterday that he would request the Mumbai Police Commissioner to hold a press conference today to provide updates and details regarding Saif Ali Khan’s case.

Mumbai police recently conducted a press conference in Saif Ali Khan stabbing case and stated that they have gathered solid evidence against the person and the person they have arrested is the 'right person' in connection with the stabbing case involving Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan. According to the police, they have enough proof to confirm the accused's involvement in the attack. Authorities also mentioned that they have clear documentary evidence that further supports their case.

"We have found ample evidence against the accused. Police says that they have strong documentary evidence in the case. We have got no official report on finger prints. We are probing all links to the accused. So far only one accused in the case", said DCP Dixit Gedam

Mumbai Police also mentioned that a facial recognition test would be conducted to confirm his identity and compare it with the CCTV footage from the incident.

"Regarding fingerprints, let me clear the confusion! No fingerprint report has come yet. Regarding the claim of the accused's father, What the accused's father says, we cannot speak on this. But I will say this much, the accused who has been arrested and there is ample evidence against him". DCP Dixit Gedam said on Tuesday.

When asked about other accused involved in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, Dixit Gedam said that there are no other accused, but the ones who came in contact with him, are being questioned. On face recognition matter, Mumbai Police said that they have the option and are exploring it. 'There are options regarding facial recognition, this is a part of the investigation,' he added.

Additional CP Paramjit Singh Dahiya and DCP Dixit Gedam confirmed that Saif Ali Khan arrived at the hospital at 2:40 AM on January 16, as shown by CCTV footage. When asked who filed the police complaint, they clarified that it wasn’t Saif or his family, but the hospital that alerted the authorities first. Saif was admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, where he underwent multiple surgeries and was discharged on January 22 after being treated for six days.