Saif Ali Khan Attack And Health Update: Culprit Remains Elusive Despite 20 Teams Of Cops On His Tail, Actor Out Of ICU

A carpenter named Waris Ali Salmani, who worked at Saif Ali Khan's Bandra home two days before the latter was attacked there, was also questioned by the police and then taken to an undisclosed location.

The entire film industry is in a state of shock after Saif Ali Khan's stabbing incident. Recently, Shahid Kapoor reacted to the unfortunate incident during the press conference for his forthcoming drama "Deva". Wishing the Baazaar actor a speedy recovery, Shahid Kapoor was quoted saying, "All of us from the fraternity are extremely concerned. We hope that Saif's health gets better. We hope that he is feeling better. We are very shocked about what happened. It is a very difficult thing to absorb that something like this can take place in Mumbai. I am sure, the police are trying their best. Usually, things like this do not happen. Mumbai is an extremely safe place. We proudly say that even if your family member is outside at 2 or 3 am they are safe."

The actor is said to be out of danger after the stabbing incident at his Bandra home. He has been recovering well after he was transferred from the ICU to a suite room.

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who has been admitted to the Lilavati Hospital in the Bandra area of Mumbai, is likely to be discharged on January 21 as per a document related to the hospital billing. An insurance claim, which has been leaked online, furnishes the details of Saif’s discharge on January 21. It also shows an initial requested amount of ₹35,98,700 against an approved amount of ₹250,00,000.

Members of the Indian film industry have come forward to support Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan following the attack on the actor at his Bandra residence early Thursday morning. The incident, which occurred around 2:30 am, left the actor injured and needing emergency surgery. Actor Sonu Sood, while speaking to the media persons, called the incident "very sad" and "unfortunate," and said that although he believes Mumbai is a "very safe city," such incidents are a wake-up call to be more alert.

Doctors said that Saif is “recovering very fast” and doing “very well”. He has been advised bed rest by the team of medical experts because of leaking fluid from his body due to the stabbing injury. 

Speaking to the media, the doctor, who claimed to have met Saif at the hospital while he was wounded and bleeding, called him a “real hero”.

Some on social media suspect that Saif's stabbing could be fake. "Saif's upcoming movie is Jewel Thief, which is a robbery movie. I hope this is not a marketing stunt, otherwise, it's a very low way of promotion," read a post on social media. While many trolled the X user for posting it, some pointed out the example of Poonam Pandey, who faked her death, claiming celebs can do anything. 

Saif Ali Khan's son, Ibrahim Ali Khan arrived at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on Friday evening to meet the injured actor.

The team of doctors said on Friday that Saif Ali Khan is recovering fast after his stab injuries and could be discharged in 2-3 days. He is admitted to the Lilavati Hospital in Bandra.

On Friday, a team of cops recorded the statement of Kareena Kapoor Khan in her husband Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case. As per the couple's house help, Kareena was at home during the incident.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the police have got several clues in the Saif Ali Khan attack case, and will arrest the culprit soon. "Police investigation is going on....they have got many clues and I feel the police will very soon zero in (on the culprit)," the chief minister said, replying to a question. 

Urvashi Rautela faced immense backlash on social media for her "insensitive" comments on the stabbing incident involving Saif Ali Khan. While condemning the attack, Urvashi flaunted her diamond-studded jewellery, which many perceived in poor taste. She has now apologised to the actor and his family.

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Maharashtra Minister of State for Home (Urban) Yogesh Kadam said robbery was the motive behind the incident and clarified no underworld gang was involved in the knife attack.

The accused left Saif Ali Khan’s house and walked towards Bandra Railway Station. At the station, he changed his clothes to avoid being identified. 

It has been over 36 hours since Saif Ali Khan was stabbed at his home in Bandra. While a suspect was held on Friday morning, he was later released. Now, the investigation to nab the culprit has picked up pace. Reportedly a team of cops reached the Satguru Sharan building in Bandra where the actor resides and the attack took place.

According to a Mumbai Police official, a carpenter, identified as Waris Ali Salmani, was picked up and taken to the Bandra police station for questioning after he resembled the intruder who stabbed Khan in his 12th floor apartment during a robbery attempt.

The earlier plan was to go to the Holy Family hospital in Bandra but then Saif asked to be taken to Lilavati Hospital, also in Bandra, the driver who took the injured actor in his autorickshaw said.

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Opposition leaders said even celebrities were not safe in India's financial capital and blamed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the home portfolio, for failing to maintain law and order.

"Saif sustained a major injury to his thoracic spine (middle section) due to a knife... Surgery was performed to remove the knife and also to repair the leaking spinal fluid," explained Dr Nitin Dange, a neuro surgeon who led the team of doctors operating on Saif Ali Khan.

 The man,  Jeh's nanny Eliyama Philip said, pointed a finger at her and warned her, “Koi awaz nahin (don't make any noise).” The woman then shouted for help and Saif intervened.

Ritesh and Genelia Deshmukh arrived at the Lilavati Hospital to check up on recovering Saif who was injured in a knife attack at his home in Bandra.

Mumbai's top cop Daya Nayak is leading the investigation in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case. He rushed to the scene on the morning of the crime.

Hexa blade is defined as a hacksaw blade, a thin, fine toothed instrument used for cutting metal, wood or plastic. The weapon was taken out of his spine by doctors at the Lilavati Hospital.

Police have formed as many as 20 teams to track down and nab the intruder who stabbed Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan in his apartment in upscale Bandra in Mumbai in the early hours of Thursday and are tapping their network of informers to locate him. 

According to Bhajan Singh Rana, the auto driver who drove Saif Ali Khan to the Lilavati Hospital, a man in his 50s was with the injured actor in the auto. Rana said that Saif's son Taimur was also with him. However, the identity of the third person with the father-son duo is still unclear. It could be one of the staffers present at Saif's home in the Satguru Sharan building.

The 54-year-old received six stab injuries, including in his neck. According to reports, the injured actor was rushed to the hospital late at night, around 3.30 am, in an autorickshaw. the driver Bhajan Singh Rana told Republic that Kareena Kapoor was not with him in the auto. Rana confirmed Taimur and another person in his 50s were with Saif inside the vehicle. 

Bhajan Singh Rana, the auto driver, who drove injured Saif Ali Khan to the hospital on January 16, said, “Main night mein gadi chalata hoon. The Satguru Sharan building is outside the Regency Hotel. A woman shouted and stopped me. She said it was an emergency. I parked the auto at the gate of the building. 3-4 people, including some ladies, came out. His (Saif) neck was injured and the back. There was a lot of blood. It looked red. The kurta was blood-soaked. I dropped him to the hospital and did not take any money.”

Based on  Jeh's nanny Eliyama Philip’s statement, police registered a first information report under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 311 (robbery with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt), 331 (4) (house break-in or trespass at night) and other relevant provisions.

The intruder did not force his entry or break into the actor's flat but possibly sneaked in at some point during the night with the intention of robbery, police officials said. The attacker, who made his escape through the stairs, remains on the run.

Kareena visited her injured husband Saif Ali Khan at the Lilavati Hospital where he is currently recuperating. 

Kareena arrived at her sister Karisma's home a day after the knife attack on Saif Ali Khan. She was accompanied by a cop.

Prominent politicians, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, joined Saif Ali Khan’s industry colleagues to express their shock.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the home portfolio, responded to the incident involving the break-in at Saif's home and the knife attack on him by saying that it was serious but it would be incorrect to call Mumbai unsafe.

The suspected attacker who stabbed actor Saif Ali Khan reportedly tried to enter actor Shah Rukh Khan's residence, Mannat two days prior with the help of a 6-8 feet long iron ladder.

A 2.5-inch piece of the blade was removed from his spine, doctors at the Lilavati Hospital said. “2 mm see bach gaya. Jahan tak knife pahuncha hai, wahan see 2 mm andar hone see spinal cord mein injury ho sakta that. He is very very fortunate. It's a very deep wound but it missed the spinal cord. He behaved very boldly. Despite injuries, he walked into the hospital with his little kid. He didn't even take the stretcher and walked by himself,” they shared.

The entire family - Saif Ali Khan, his wife and fellow star Kareena Kapoor, and their two sons, four-year-old Jeh and eight-year-old Taimur - were home in the 12th floor apartment along with their five house helps at the time of the attack. 

Ibrahim Ali Khan walked in at the Lilavati Hospital to meet his injured father with what appeared to be a bandage on his right arm. Was he also injured in the attack?

Kareena described the day as "incredibly challenging" for her family. She requested requested members of the media to respect their privacy during this difficult period. "We are still trying to process the events that have unfolded. As we navigate this difficult time, I respectfully and humbly request that the media and paparazzi refrain from relentless speculation and coverage," the actress said.

In the recorded statement, the house help mentioned that the incident happened at 2 AM on January 16. "When I looked again I saw a shadow at the bathroom door, and as I bent down to see who might be inside, one person came out and went towards their (Saif Ali Khan's) son," the statement added.

It added, "He attacked Saif with a wooden object in hand and a hexa blade... We all ran out of the room and pulled the door and then we all ran towards him. Hearing the sound, Ramesh, Hari, Ramu and Paswan who were sleeping came out. When we took him to the room again, the door of the room was open."

Mumbai police registered an FIR regarding the attack on Saif Ali Khan and recorded the statement of the complainant, who is the maid employed by the actor. In the complaint, it is alleged that the attacker demanded one crore rupees from the family.

Niraj Uttamani, Chief Operating Officer of Lilavati Hospital said, "I was the first one to meet Saif Ali Khan when he came to the hospital. He was drenched in blood but he walked in like a lion with only his small kid, Taimur. Saif Ali Khan is a real hero. He is doing well. He has been shifted from ICU to a normal room."

Producer Ramesh Taurasi, who has worked with Saif Ali Khan in several movies, arrived at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on Friday to meet the recuperating actor. 

"The person brought to Bandra police station for questioning is not related to the Saif Ali Khan's attack case. No one is detained in the case as of now," Mumbai police said.

“Today we will be restricting visitors as we want Saif Ali Khan to rest. He has to take rest due to knife-inflicted wounds, especially in the back which can have chances of infection,” the team of doctors who treated Saif at Lilavati Hospital said.

The man who attacked Saif was nabbed by the police on Friday. His identity is yet to be established. He has been taken to the Bandra police station. He was detained after police questioned several people who resembled the attacker, an official said.

Shahid Kapoor, who attended the trailer launch event of Deva in Mumbai, said it was “unfortunate” that his industry peer was attacked at his residence. “Mumbai is safe, ” he asserted. 

It is still a little unclear who took the actor to the hospital. While the initial reports claimed that his 8-year-old son Taimur Ali Khan took him to the Lilavati Hospital, it was later reported by the sources that a member of their domestic staff assisted him to the hospital. One of the doctors from the team even stated that Taimur Ali Khan was not seen with the actor while on his way to the hospital. A source mentioned, “Neither Ibrahim nor Taimur. House help took the actor to hospital in an auto-rickshaw”. Now, Dr. Uttamani, one of the first doctors to see the actor has stated that Taimur Ali Khan accompanied his father as he came to the hospital. He further added that Saif Ali Khan walked in like a lion.

A new CCTV footage has come forth from the building of Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor's Bandra residence. The clip shows a suspicious man climbing up the stairs of the building at around 1: 38 AM. While his face is covered with a cloth, he can be seen carrying a huge backpack. Previously, CCTV footage capturing the attacker was doing rounds on social media. The attacker was caught running away from the staircase of the 6th floor following the incident.

A woman is claiming that Mumbai police have detained her husband Waris Ali Salmani, who is a carpenter at Saif Ali Khan's house. “Police not telling why he is being questioned. On Thursday, the house manager called my husband to Saif's house where the police were also present. He was called at 4 AM. I don't know what they are questioning him about.”

Sources confirmed that Mumbai Police stated in the FIR that Saif Ali Khan locked the accused in a room. Upon hearing the commotion, other male staff employed by the actor rushed to the bedroom and searched the house to ensure the intruder was no longer present.

Saif Ali Khan's brother in Law Kunal Kemmu and son Ibrahim Ali Khan arrive at Lilavati Hospital.

The first video of the attacker who allegedly stabbed Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan in his house in Mumbai emerged on Jan 16. Now, a new video revealed that the suspect can be seen staring right into a CCTV camera while climbing up the staircase barefoot before committing the crime. Sources confirm that the accused entered the building at 1:38 am and left at 2:33 am.

Saif Ali Khan's son from his first wife Amrita Singh, was snapped at the hospital today, January 17.

Niraj Uttamani, Chief Operating Officer of Lilavati Hospital says, "I was the first one to meet Saif Ali Khan when he came to the hospital. He was drenched in blood but he walked in like a lion with only his small kid, Taimur. Saif Ali Khan is a real hero...He is doing well. He has been shifted from ICU to a normal room..."

On the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan says, “It is a tragic incident. Saif is a friend of mine...I pray for his recovery. The security arrangements have been made in the building. The administration is looking into this matter...Strict actions will be taken against the culprits once caught...”

Niraj Uttamani, Chief Operating Officer of Lilavati Hospital says, "Saif Ali Khan is a real hero...He is doing well. He has been shifted from ICU to a normal room..."

Dr Nitin Dange, Chief Neurosurgeon Lilavati Hospital Mumbai says, "There were two injuries on his hand and one was in the neck which has been cured by plastic surgery...I have operated the spine and taken out the sharp object in the spine...Saif Ali Khan is better now...We have started his normal diet and he is speaking and moving...We made him walk, and he walked well...He has been shifted from the ICU to the normal ward...".

At the press conference, the Lilavati Hospital doctor said, “He is safe now. We will shift him from the ICU to a special ward. He has to rest now so that he does not get infected. Some movements are restricted because there was an injury in the spine. The movements of the visitors have been restricted so that they can recover quickly.”

Mumbai police officers are not disclosing the location from where they brought him.
 

According to the information received from Mumbai police, the suspect brought to Bandra police station in the Saif Ali Khan case was hiding in a building.
 

Doctors share that wounds on the back can have a chance of infection, but he is “recovering fast”.
 

Jagdish, who is Saif Ali Khan's neighbour, has raised questions about the working style and duty of the guard. He also said that the servant inside the house should be investigated as someone from inside may have been involved in this incident.

Kareena Kapoor snapped arriving at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai.

According to ANI report, the medical team will decide on when to shift Saif from the ICU to the general ward shortly after discussing with the actor's family. It seems Soha Ali Khan and Sharmila Tagore are at the hospital for the same. A while ago, Kareena was also snapped leaving in her car with Police security.

On Friday morning, Kareena Kapoor was snapped leaving in her car with heavy Police security amid husband Saif's stabbing incident.

Saif Ali Khan was in the middle of shooting Jewel Thief: The Red Sun Chapter. The movie is directed by Siddharth Anand, who also visited Saif at the hospital. The actor has also about eight films lined up other than this. He has Race 4, Spirit, Click Shankar, Shootout at Byculla and Devara: Part 2 in the pipeline.

ANI has released the latest visual of the attacker who was being taken for questioning on the first floor of Bandra Police Station.

After Soha, Saif Ali Khan's mother and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore was snapped arriving at the hospital to check upon the actor.

Saif Ali Khan's return to work remains uncertain due to his injury. His recovery depends on various factors, such as age, treatment, and past medical conditions. Currently, he is out of danger and recovering quickly. The rehabilitation period will also be a key factor in his overall recovery.

Joint CP Lakhmi Gautam and Adl CP Shashi Kumar Meena were snapped arriving at the crime branch office for a meeting. Encounter Specialist Daya Nayak is also present in the meeting.

After a medical check-up, Saif's attacker will be taken for court proceedings.

Mumbai Police is grilling the attacker to find out whether other people were involved with the attack.

 Saif Ali Khan's attacker was arrested by Mumbai police after over 30 hours of the incident.

Mumbai police have detained one person in the Saif Ali Khan case and have started the interrogation.

As per the National Institution of Health report, the recovery from a thoracic spinal cord injury depends on its severity and may take years. Most progress occurs within the first six months, although some individuals continue to improve for up to two years. 

Dr Nitin Dange from Lilavati Hospital informed the media about Saif's health, stating that the actor suffered a thoracic spinal cord injury. According to a report by the Shepherd Center, a thoracic spinal cord injury happens when the thoracic spine, located in the middle part of the back between the neck and the lower rib cage, sustains damage. This type of injury can result in pain, weakness, and loss of sensation.

The accused seems to be benefiting from the credit war between the police and the crime branch. An officer said that the police is still not able to get information about the accused, due to which people are being sent to search for the accused on all the trains that leave from Bandra terminus at that time. Apart from this, the police is interrogating all the auto drivers who drive autos at night.
 

In the latest update, it has been reported that the investigation is being affected due to a lack of coordination between Mumbai Police and the Crime Branch. 

Crime Branch sources claim that Bandra police are not giving complete information and alleged that they were informed about the attack after 5 hours.

 

Saif Ali Khan's sister Soha Ali Khan was snapped arriving at Lilavati Hospital on Friday morning. 

A piece of Hexa blade that was removed from Saif Ali Khan after he was stabbed multiple times during an attempted robbery has been seized by the police. According to a report, the sharp-edged part of the Hexa Blade, which had entered Saif Ali Khan's body, was removed by the hospital during surgery yesterday. The police have seized the small piece of the Hexa Blade.

As per the latest update, the police found no surveillance cameras at Saif and Kareena's residence, which complicated the police's efforts to trace the attacker. CCTV footage captured the individual fleeing the scene. Additionally, police reported that the building lacked both security personnel and a visitor tracking system like logs, which could have helped in the case.

In an interview with Pinkvilla, Lalita D'Silva shared, "I am feeling very bad, and it is unbearable for me to imagine how Taimur and Jeh will be feeling at this point, especially Jeh, who is so young." She further shared the kids must have gotten really scared. "I am feeling very anxious about this whole incident, and firmly believe that the culprits must be punished. I haven't been able to speak to anyone from the family yet, but I wish and pray that they are all safe," she concluded.

The intruder did not force his entry or break into the actor's flat but possibly sneaked in at some point during the night with the intention of robbery, police officials said. The attacker, who made his escape through the stairs, remains on the run.

Kareena Kapoor took to her Instagram account to share a statement requesting privacy following the attack on her husband Saif Ali Khan. She also expressed gratitude for fans showing their concern. 

The suspect in the Saif Ali Khan case was last seen at Bandra railway station, mumbai police are trying to trace the location of the accused. The team is looking at the CCTV of the railway station.

Mumbai police is yet to record Saif Ali Khan's statement. If the actor's health condition is fine then, they will be allowed to record his statement today, January 17.
 

Doctors of Lilavati Hospital will check Saif Ali Khan's health condition today, January 17, and then decide whether to keep him in the ICU or not. They can issue a statement about the actor's health in the afternoon.

It has been reported that owing to a lapse in security, private security guards of the society have been changed. Not just this, three new guards have been deployed at the entrance of the building. Mumbai Police team is questioned the guards who were on duty when the crime took place

On Friday morning, Police officers were snapped arriving at the residence of Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor. Visuals from outside Satguru Sharan are going viral on the internet.

Maid said to police that she saw the bathroom door open and the light on, and first assumed Kareena Kapoor was checking in on her younger son then she went back to sleep but, again, she realised something was wrong. So she woke up again and saw a man come out of the bathroom and go into the boy's room.