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Saif Ali Khan Knife Attack: Mumbai Police Intensify Search for Accused

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked in his Mumbai residence during the early hours of January 16, 2025. An intruder entered his Bandra apartment, leading to an altercation during which Khan sustained six stab wounds, including two deep injuries near his spine. He was promptly taken to Lilavati Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery to remove a knife fragment lodged in his thoracic spinal cord and to repair spinal fluid leakage. Medical professionals have reported that Khan is recovering well and is out of danger.

The Mumbai Police have intensified their search for the assailant, forming over 30 teams to track down the suspect. They have released CCTV footage showing the intruder, who was seen wearing a red scarf and carrying a backpack, hurriedly exiting the building. Investigations revealed that a carpenter, Waris Ali Salmani, had worked in Khan’s apartment two days prior to the incident. 

Salmani was detained for questioning due to his resemblance to the individual captured in the CCTV footage.  Khan’s wife, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, and their two sons were present during the incident but were unharmed. She has requested the media to avoid speculation and allow the police to conduct their investigation without interference. The attack has sent shockwaves through the Bollywood community and raised concerns about the safety of public figures in Mumbai.