Saif Ali Khan Stabbed: Mumbai Police Intensifies Search for Attacker
Mumbai, Jan 18, 2025 – Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was brutally attacked by an unidentified intruder at his Bandra residence in Mumbai, sparking a massive manhunt by the Mumbai Police. Over 30 police teams have been deployed to track down the assailant, who remains at large.
**Attacked in his home**
In the early hours of Thursday, Saif Ali Khan, 54, was stabbed multiple times by the intruder in his 12th-floor apartment. The attack, which took place around 2 am, left the actor with severe injuries, including wounds to his neck. He was rushed to Lilavati Hospital in an autorickshaw, where he underwent emergency surgery.
**Recovering at Lilavati Hospital**
Doctors at Lilavati Hospital have reported that Saif Ali Khan is responding well to treatment and is expected to be discharged in the next two to three days. Dr. Nitin Dange, a neurosurgeon at the hospital, stated, “We are observing his progress, and he is doing excellently well according to our expectations. As per his progress, we have advised him bed rest, and if he is comfortable, then in two to three days, we will discharge him.”
**Search for the attacker**
The Mumbai Police have formed over 30 teams to locate the attacker, who was captured on CCTV camera footage fleeing the scene. The suspect, described as wearing a red scarf and carrying a backpack, was seen leaving the building where Saif Ali Khan resides around 2:30 am.
**Community response**
In the wake of the attack, the community has come together to support Saif Ali Khan. Autorickshaw driver Bhajan Singh Rana, who transported the actor to the hospital, has been hailed as a hero for his quick actions. Rana, unaware of Khan’s identity at the time, recounted the harrowing experience of driving a blood-soaked passenger to the hospital.
As the search for the attacker continues, the public remains vigilant, hoping for a swift resolution to the case. Saif Ali Khan’s resilience and the outpouring of support from the community serve as a reminder of the strength and unity that can emerge in the face of adversity.
