Mumbai: Saif Ali Khan was stabbed in his house in Mumbai's Bandra during a robbery bid on the intervening night of January 15 and 16. According to reports, the Bollywood actor was stabbed two to three times. He was immediately rushed to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital. Kareena Kapoor and their children are reported to be safe.
The incident took place at around 2 am on January 16. Khan was reportedly attacked with a knife two to three times. Police reached the spot after receiving the information. Cops are reviewing CCTV footage to investigate the incident.
Visuals From Outside The Lilavati Hospital:
The actor is currently being operated at the hospital. "There was an attempted burglary at Mr Saif Ali Khan’s residence. He is currently in hospital undergoing a surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter We will keep you updated on the situation," The actor's team said in a statement.
The assailant was reportedly stopped by maid which led to an argument and when Khan tried to intervene he was stabbed. The assailant managed to flee from the spot. the maid also suffered minor injuries.
The police have launched a manhunt operation to nab the accused.
Statement By Mumbai Police:
"An unknown person entered Actor Saif Ali Khans residence and argued with his maid, late last night. When the actor tried to intervene and pacify the man, he attacked Saif Ali Khan and injured him. Police are investigating the matter" the Mumbai Police said in a statement.
The actor suffered six injuries. He sustained deep cut near spine.
Statement By COO of Lilavati Hospital Niraj Uttamani:
“Saif Ali Khan was brought to Lilavati (hospital) at 3-30 am. He has six injuries of which two are deeper. One of the injuries is closer to his spine. We are operating on him. He is being operated upon by Neurosurgeon Nitin Dange, cosmetic surgeon Leena Jain and anaesthetist Nisha Gandhi. We will be tell extent of damage only after the surgery is done,” Uttamani said.
Notably, Saif Ali Khan, Kareen Kapoor and their children returned to Mumbai last week after New Year celebrations in Switzerland.
The actor was last seen 'Devara: Part 1' alongside Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR. He garnered praise for his role.
