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Updated 13:18 IST, January 19th 2025

Saif Ali Khan's Attacker A Bangladeshi National, Does Not Have Valid Indian Documents: Confirms Mumbai Police

The man who stabbed Saif Ali Khan and has been arrested by Mumbai Police from Thane is suspected to be a Bangladeshi national; the cops are verifying details.

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Saif Ali Khan's Attacker A Bangladeshi National
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Mumbai: After a 70-hour manhunt for the man who stabbed Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan six times at his Bandra residence in the early hours of January 17, the Mumbai Police finally arrested the suspected attacker, Vijay Das from Thane. In a latest development, the police is suspecting the attacker to be a Bangladeshi national. Here's what we know so far…

Saif Ali Khan's Attacker A Bangladeshi National: Mumbai Police

The Mumbai Police on Sunday morning confirmed that the person arrested for allegedly attacking actor Saif Ali Khan is an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh . The accused, identified as Mohd Shariful Islam Shehzad, entered the residence of the renowned actor with the intent to commit theft. Earlier, during a press conference, the Mumbai Police stated that there was preliminary evidence suggesting the accused is a Bangladeshi national. "He does not have valid Indian documents. Some items seized indicate that he is a Bangladeshi national," said Dixit Gedam, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Zone 9. It was revealed that the accused is a native of the Jhalokati district in Bangladesh.

The accused will be produced before Bandra Holiday Court today.

Who is Mohd Shariful Islam Shehzad, Man Who Stabbed Saif Ali Khan At His Residence?

According to ANI, the main suspect has been identified as Mohd Shariful Islam Shehzad, who has been using multiple names Bijoy Das and Mohammed Iliyas to conceal his identity. The suspect, who worked as a waiter at a restaurant in Mumbai, was tracked down to a construction site in Hiranandani Estate, where he was hiding in dense bushes. Further, according to the police, the accused was about to flee to his native village when he was detained at Hiranandani Estate in Thane. 

As per the police statement, various investigation teams were formed to investigate the crime, and a case has been registered under sections 311, 312, 331(4), 331(6), and 331(7) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).

Saif Ali Khan Attack Case: Main Suspect Arrested by Mumbai Police

The Mumbai Police have arrested the main accused responsible for stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his residence on Thursday. After days of investigation and manhunt, the police havesucceeded in chasing down and nabbing the attacker after a swift investigation; the Mumbai Police have picked up the suspect from a bar in Kasarvadavali located in Thane West.

According to police sources, the arrest took place after a long chase, dump data scrutiny and several CCTV footage analysis, into the stabbing incident, where Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his home. The actor, who sustained injuries in the attack, was rushed to the hospital and is now in stable condition.

The arrest came after a suspect was detained in Chhattisgarh 's Durg in connection with the case. A Mumbai Police team reached Durg to question the suspect, identified as 31-year-old Aakash Kailash Kannojia.

Kareena Kapoor Khan's Statement To the Police

On Friday, a team of cops recorded the statement of Kareena Kapoor, who was present in the house during the brutal attack. Kareena said in her statement that when the attack happened, the children and women were sent to the 12th floor, Saif tried to save the women and children. When Saif intervened, the attacker could not reach Jahangir. She added that the attacker did not steal anything from the house, he was very aggressive. “He attacked Saif several times, I was scared after the attack, so Karishma took me to her house," the actress added.

FIR Details in Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case

Based on Jeh's nanny Eliyama Philip 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 Saif with a knife.

What Punishment Can Saif Ali Khan's Attacker Get?

The sensational crime targeting the Dil Chahta Hai actor and his family, amongst the most high profile and most photographed in Mumbai, has raised concern over security and celebrity life in the financial and showbiz hub. According to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Section 311 deals with robbery with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt. According to the statements of the staff and the Mumbai Police, the intruder was attempting robbery at the home.

Section 311 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) of 2023 mandates a minimum of seven years in prison for robbery or dacoity with the intent to cause death or grievous hurt. The offender may also be fined. This is a non-bailable offence.

The additional charge that Saif's attacker is facing is under Section 331 (4). This section deals with the punishment for house-trespass or house-breaking at night with the intent to commit an offense punishable by imprisonment. The punishment for this offense is imprisonment for up to five years and a fine. This offense is non-bailable and cognizable. The man who attacked Saif could be facing a minimum of seven years in prison with a possible fine.

‘Saw Him Bleeding From His Neck and Back…’: Auto Driver Who Took Saif to Lilawati Hospital

Speaking to ANI, the auto driver who took Saif Ali Khan to Lilawati Hospital explained that he saw a woman trying to hire an auto-rickshaw at 2 am on Thursday. Soon after, he approached the scene and saw the actor covered in "blood," coming out of the gate, accompanied by a few others. The actor was "bleeding" from his "neck and back," the driver said. "I drive my vehicle at night. It was around 2-3 a.m. when I saw a woman trying to hire an auto, but nobody stopped. I also heard calls for a rickshaw from inside the gate. I took a U-turn and stopped my vehicle near the gate. A man covered in blood came out, along with 2-4 others. They put him in the auto and decided to go to Lilavati Hospital. I dropped them there, and later I came to know that he was Saif Ali Khan. I saw him bleeding from his neck and back," Rana told ANI.

Adipurush Actor Stabbed Six Times At His Bandra Home

Adipurush actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder in his 11th-floor Bandra flat in the early hours of Thursday. The incident occurred when the intruder allegedly confronted the actor's maid at his residence. As Saif attempted to intervene, the situation escalated into a violent altercation, resulting in the actor sustaining several stab wounds. Saif underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital. According to the doctors, Saif sustained a major injury to the thoracic spinal cord due to a knife lodged in his spine. Surgery was performed to remove a 2.5-inch-long blade from the actor's spine and repair his leaking spinal fluid. While Saif is "out of danger," doctors are continuing to monitor him.

(Inputs from ANI)

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Published 08:28 IST, January 19th 2025