Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times by an unknown attacker during an attempt to steal from his house in Bandra, Mumbai, early Thursday morning. Saif was rushed to Lilavati Hospital immediately for surgery. According to the doctors, Saif is out of danger, although the wound was alarmingly close to his spinal cord.

What happened? 

Mumbai Police said that the intruder entered Saif Ali Khan's home around 3:30 am, leading to a physical fight during which the actor sustained multiple stab injuries. A thorough investigation is underway to arrest the attacker

Deputy Commissioner of Police Dixit Gedam addressed the media, confirming the attack and ongoing investigation. "An unidentified person intruded into the residence of actor Saif Ali Khan. The actor and the intruder fought. The actor was injured and is being treated. An investigation is going on," Gedam stated.

Saif Ali Khan's management team issued a statement where they requested the media and public to be patient on the matter as it was purely a police affair. 

"There was an attempted burglary at Mr. Saif Ali Khan's residence. He is currently in hospital undergoing surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter. We will keep you updated on the situation," the statement read.

Medical updates given by doctors

Information on Saif's condition was posted by Lilavati Hospital where he is admitted. Dr. Uttamani told, "Saif Ali Khan was stabbed by an unidentified person at his Bandra home and was brought in at 3:30 am. He had six stabs and two were deep, with one dangerously close to his spine. He is being operated upon by a team led by neurosurgeon Dr. Nitin Dange, cosmetic surgeon Dr. Leena Jain, and anesthesiologist Dr. Nisha Gandhi."

Kareena Kapoor's team reacts to the situation

Kareena Kapoor's team has also put out a statement stating that Saif had an injury on his arm and that he was undergoing a procedure. They ensured everybody that the rest of the family is safe, and they also asked the public not to jump to conclusions any further as the police continued to investigate.

Questions about law and order in Mumbai

This attack has started a debate in the city of Mumbai regarding the state of the law and order situation. Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi took to social media to express her concerns: "What a shame that Mumbai sees another high-profile attempt on life. The attack on Saif Ali Khan yet again raises questions on Mumbai Police & the Home Minister," she posted on X.

Similarly, NCP (SP) leader Clyde Crasto pointed out the broader implications of the attack, questioning the safety of ordinary citizens.

"Attack on Saif Ali Khan is a cause for concern because if such high-profile people with levels of security can be attacked in their homes, then what could happen to common citizens? Fear of law seems to be at a low in Maharashtra due to leniencies in the past couple of years," Crasto remarked.

It is not known if Kareena Kapoor was at home when the incident occurred, but her social media activity indicates that she may have been at a dinner party the previous night. She posted some pictures of her outing with her sister Karisma Kapoor and friends Sonam and Rhea Kapoor on Instagram, which means she was out for the night.

Investigation

The Mumbai Police detained three employees from actor Saif Ali Khan's residence on Thursday following an attack on him at his home. According to IANS, the three individuals are interrogated at the police station.

The investigation into the Saif Ali Khan stabbing incident went deeper on Thursday as the Mumbai Police started examining how the attacker could reach the 12th floor of the building where the actor resides with his family.

Khan lives on the 12th floor of one of the fanciest residential complexes in Bandra. 

According to sources, the Mumbai Police now suspect that the attacker may have accessed the building where actor Saif Ali Khan resides by crossing over from a neighboring structure.

One of the woman staff members who was present at the house was also attacked, the police said, adding that she was being treated at a hospital. The police have taken the injured caretaker to the Bandra Police Station, where her statement is currently being recorded.

Sources suggest that the police's initial investigation has determined that no terrorist organization is responsible for the attack on Saif Ali Khan, an actor.

The crime branch has discovered crucial evidence to the case; the whole truth is bound to come out sooner.

DCP Dixit Gedam said that the suspect in the stabbing incident involving actor Saif Ali Khan probably escaped through a fire exit.

As reported, from the initial inquiries, the burglar is known to have accessed the flat via the fire escape. Thus, an attempted robbery would be assumed, and according to DCP Gedam, 10 police teams are actively searching for the criminal. From the CCTVs, a particular person was caught, walking within the flat.

According to DCP Gedam, the attacker climbed through a pipe into the building and the lack of proper security is a glaring failure. The suspect allegedly entered the room through an open window, where he was hiding when seen by the maid.

The Bandra Police have tracked down the location of the accused and are now on their way to arrest the suspect.