Mumbai: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is currently undergoing treatment at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after the stabbing incident at his Bandra residence on the morning of January 16. His sister Soha Ali Khan said he was “recovering well”.
Speaking to the media during an event, she said, “We are glad that he is recovering and we are very grateful and we feel very blessed and grateful that nothing worse happened. Thank you for all your well wishes. “
The attack took place when an intruder, later identified as Mohammed Shariful Islam Shahzad, broke into the actor’s house with the alleged intention of theft. Saif was stabbed in the thoracic spine as he attempted to intervene during a confrontation between the intruder and his maid.
Mumbai Police confirmed on Sunday morning that the man arrested for attacking actor Saif Ali Khan is an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh.
According to the police statement, various investigation teams were formed to probe the crime and the case was registered under sections 311, 312, 331(4), 331(6), and 331(7) of the Indian Justice Code (BNS). Has been registered. ,
Moreover, according to the police, the accused was planning to flee to his native village when he was detained at Hiranandani Estate in Thane. It was revealed that the accused is a native of Jhalokati district of Bangladesh.
Accused Mohammad Shariful Islam Shahzad was sent to five-day police custody by the Bandra Holiday Court on Sunday.
The attack was reported by 56-year-old staff nurse Aleyamma Philip. The incident took place on January 16 at around 2 o’clock in the night.
The actor was immediately rushed to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, where he was treated for serious injuries, including a knife wound on his thoracic spine.
During a press conference earlier today, Mumbai Police said that preliminary evidence suggests that the accused is a Bangladeshi national. Zone 9 Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Dixit Gedam said, “He does not have valid Indian documents. Some of the seized items indicate that he is a Bangladeshi national.”
According to the hospital administration, Saif Ali Khan’s condition is improving and he has been moved from ICU to the normal room. The surgery, which involved removing a 2.5-inch-long blade, was successful. Although the actor is now “out of danger”, the medical staff is closely monitoring his condition.
