Renowned Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was injured early Thursday morning after a robber broke into his Bandra West residence and allegedly attacked him. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. while the actor and his family were asleep.
Details of the Incident
According to the police, the assailant fled the scene when other occupants of the house awoke. Authorities have launched an investigation, and the Bandra police are in the process of registering a First Information Report (FIR). Multiple police teams, including the Mumbai Crime Branch, have been mobilized to track down the culprit.
Confirming the incident, a senior IPS officer stated, “Saif Ali Khan has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. It is yet to be determined whether he was stabbed or injured during a scuffle with the intruder. Investigations are ongoing.”
Injury and Medical Treatment
Dr. Niraj Uttamani, Chief Operating Officer of Lilavati Hospital, provided an update on the actor’s condition:
“Saif was brought to the hospital at 3:30 a.m. with six injuries, two of which are deep. One injury is dangerously close to his spine, necessitating immediate surgery. The operation is being conducted by Neurosurgeon Dr. Nitin Dange, Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Leena Jain, and Anaesthetist Dr. Nisha Gandhi. The full extent of the damage will be clear only after the surgery is completed.”
Dr. Uttamani added that another injury on the actor’s neck is under evaluation. The surgery, which began at 5:30 a.m., is ongoing. A hospital source revealed that a piece of the knife was found in the actor’s body, but tests show that his spine remains unharmed as he can move his limbs.
Khan’s wife, actress Kareena Kapoor, and their children, Taimur (8) and Jeh (4), are by his side at the hospital. The couple resides in Satguru Sharan, a residential building in Bandra West.
About Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan, a celebrated Bollywood actor, made his debut in 1993 with Parampara and has since starred in critically acclaimed films such as Dil Chahta Hai, Omkara, and Tanhaji. A member of the illustrious Pataudi family, he is the son of legendary actress Sharmila Tagore and former Indian cricket captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.
The incident has shocked fans and the film fraternity alike, and authorities are expected to provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
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