Saif Ali Khan Stabbed at Bandra Home: All Details So Far

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an unknown intruder at his Bandra West home in Mumbai during the early hours of Thursday, January 16. The 54- time-old actor sustained six stab injuries and was instantly taken for emergency surgery.

Here are the top 5 developments in the case:

1. Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was subjected to an intimidating ordeal at his 11th- floor Bandra home on Thursday. At around 2:30 am, Khan was awoken by suspicious sounds and confronted an intruder, leading to a violent altercation. The attacker inflicted six stab injuries on Khan before fleeing the scene. Prior to the battle, the intruder had encountered Khan's maid, prompting the actor to intermediate. The police were alerted at 3 am, and the Bandra Police instantly started an investigation into the attempted burglary and assault.

2. Khan was taken to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital by his family at 3:30 am, where a team of specialists carried out a 2.5 hour emergency surgery. Dr. Niraj Uttamani, the hospital's COO,  verified that Khan sustained six stab injuries, one of which was perilously near his spine, and another severe injury on his arm that needed plastic surgery. While Khan is now stable and out of immediate peril, doctors are nearly covering his condition, and fresh medical treatments may be demanded.

3. The Bandra Police and Mumbai Crime Branch have initiated an expansive investigation into the incident, with an FIR filed against the unidentified intruder. Seven police teams are actively working to identify the suspect, including examining CCTV footage from the apartment complex to determine how the intruder gained access. Search operations are underway both within and outside Mumbai, while three attendants at Khan's hearthstone are being interrogated.

4. Khan's public relations team has confirmed the attack, asking for privacy and patience from both fans and the media as the police investigation is ongoing. Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor Khan's team reassured the public that while Saif is receiving medical treatment, the rest of the family is safe. Both statements stressed that the situation is still under investigation and urged against speculations.

5. The attack has sent shockwaves through both fans and the film industry. Prominent figures such as Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi, and Pooja Bhatt have expressed their concern and well-wishes. The incident has also sparked serious questions about security in high-profile areas like Bandra. Politician Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized law enforcement, using this attack, along with other recent high-profile incidents, to highlight the growing concerns about safety even for celebrities in Mumbai.