Updated 19:23 IST, January 18th 2025
Saif Ali Khan Stabbing: Suspect Detained At Durg Railway Station In Chhattisgarh With RPF's Support
A suspect in Saif Ali Khan's attack case has been nabbed by the police in Chhattisgarh. Mumbai Police officials will take charge of the person shortly.

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has detained a suspect in the case of knife attack on actor Saif Ali Khan from a train at Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh , an official said. The man, identified as Aakash Kailash Kannojia (31), was traveling by Jnaneshwari Express which runs between Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) to Kolkata Shalimar, the RPF official said. Around 12.30 pm, the RPF Post Durg received information from Mumbai Police about the suspect in Saif Ali Khan stabbing case travelling by Jnaneswari Express, and shared the location of his mobile phone and his photo, he said.

20 teams of cops on the lookout for Saif's attacker
More than 60 hours have passed since the attack on Saif Ali Khan. The Mumbai Police is yet to make an arrest in the case. Several suspects have already been questioned by the Police and released. Two men were detained in Mumbai on Friday, January 17, in connection with the case. One of them was a carpenter who worked at the actor's residence two days before the attack. Cops recorded the statement of Saif's wife Kareena Kapoor in relation to the case on Saturday. More details are yet to come to light.

Details of FIR in Saif Ali Khan stabbing case
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, who Philip said was between 35-40 years old, then attacked Khan with a knife. During the commotion, another house help also rushed out to raise an alarm. The intruder then ran away. CCTV footage showed the alleged assailant, wearing a red scarf and carrying a backpack, scurrying down the stairs from the sixth floor of the Satguru Sharan building. At least 20 police teams were formed to untangle the sensational crime targeting the Dil Chahta Hai actor and his family, amongst the most high profile and most photographed in Mumbai.
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Published 15:47 IST, January 18th 2025