NEW DELHI: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was seriously injured early on Wednesday morning after an intruder broke into his 11th floor apartment in Bandra (west), Mumbai.
The incident, believed to be an attempted burglary, escalated into violence when Saif Ali Khan confronted the attacker.
He was stabbed six times, including one wound dangerously close to his spine.
Saif Ali Khan Health Update
Khan is currently undergoing treatment at Lilavati Hospital.
Saif Ali Khan’s team releases first statement
“There has been an attempted burglary at the home of Mr. Saif Ali Khan. He is currently in hospital undergoing surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. This is a police matter We will keep you informed of the situation,” reads the press release. .
Here’s what we know so far:
- Three people arrested: According to reports, three people working in Saif Ali Khan’s house have been arrested following an alleged attack on him at his home.
- Time of incident: The intrusion occurred between 2 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. when the actor woke up to suspicious noises inside his apartment.
- Confronted Intruder: Khan confronted the intruder, leading to a physical altercation during which he was stabbed six times.
- Rushed to hospital: Other family members, present in the apartment, rushed to Khan’s aid upon hearing the commotion and immediately took him to the hospital.
- Severe Injuries: One of the stab wounds is dangerously close to Khan’s spine. Doctors at Lilavati Hospital are currently treating him.
- Surgery in progress: As early as 9 am, neurosurgeon Dr Nitin Dange was performing surgery on Khan to treat the deeper injuries.
- Status update: Dr. Niraj Uttamani, hospital operations director, confirmed that Khan’s injuries are not life-threatening, but the full extent of the damage will be assessed after surgery .
- What the police said: DCP (Zone X) Dikshit Gedam confirmed the intrusion and said the attacker fled after injuring the actor.
- Security Breach: Authorities are investigating how the intruder bypassed the building’s security, with possibilities including scaling the building from another side.
- CCTV footage: The Mumbai crime branch is examining CCTV footage of the building to track the entry and movements of the intruder.
- Actor’s Condition: Khan is currently in the operating room and doctors are working to stabilize his condition.
- Ongoing investigation: Police are investigating all angles, including whether this was a premeditated attack or an act of desperation during the attempted burglary.
