Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan has recorded his statement to the Mumbai Police following the shocking stabbing incident at his Bandra residence on January 16, 2025. After being discharged from Lilavati Hospital on January 21, Saif shared details of the harrowing attack late on January 23.
The Terrifying Night of the Attack
According to Saif’s statement, the incident occurred between 2:30 am and 2:40 am. Saif and his wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, were alerted by screams from their son Jeh’s nanny, Eliyama Philip. Rushing to Jeh’s room, Saif encountered an intruder armed with a knife. In a brave attempt to restrain the attacker, the actor suffered multiple stab wounds to his back, neck, and hands.
Describing the terrifying encounter, Saif said:
“I held the assailant tight, but after he stabbed me again and again in my back, my grip loosened. Seeing all this, my family as well as the staff working in the house were scared… I stepped down to the 11th floor, where both my sons and their caretaker stay, after hearing some noises. As I reached Jeh’s room, I saw his caretaker talking to a stranger in a loud voice… The man was carrying a knife. Sensing a threat, I attempted to grab him.”
A Narrow Escape and Hospitalization
Despite his injuries, Saif locked the assailant inside Jeh’s room before being rushed to Lilavati Hospital. He underwent emergency surgery and was discharged five days later. The attack left his family shaken, prompting immediate security upgrades.
“After a while, he started stabbing me. He stabbed me in my back, neck and hands. In the meanwhile, the caretaker left the room with Jeh. I somehow attempted to overpower the attacker and locked him inside the room… Kareena and my sons were scared seeing me injured and the flow of blood. It was then when I was taken to the hospital.”
The Attacker’s Identity and Motive
The intruder, identified as 30-year-old Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, was apprehended on January 19 after a three-day manhunt. An illegal immigrant from Bangladesh, Shehzad admitted he had entered Saif’s home intending to steal money, driven by financial struggles after losing his job. Police matched his fingerprints at the crime scene, including Jeh’s door handle and stair rails.
Enhanced Security Measures
In the aftermath, Mumbai Police has increased security at Saif’s residence, deploying constables in shifts, installing CCTV cameras, and fitting window grills to ensure the family’s safety.
The incident has left a lasting impact on Saif Ali Khan and his family, but the actor’s courage in handling the intruder has been widely commended.
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