Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was injured during a terrifying attempted burglary at his and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Mumbai residence early Thursday morning. The shocking incident took place around 4 AM when an intruder broke into their Bandra apartment. The actor was caught up in a scuffle with the intruder, resulting in multiple stab wounds.
Incident Details: How Saif Ali Khan Was Injured
Saif was awakened to the sounds of a confrontation between his servant and an intruder who had entered their home. The thief attempted a break-in but was confronted by Saif’s servant. During the scuffle, the actor was injured, sustaining six stab wounds. Two of these injuries were deep, with one wound close to his spine.
As per the latest reports, the authorities are now questioning three staff members who reside with Saif and Kareena Kapoor Khan at their Bandra residence to gather more information. Police are investigating whether anyone within the household had prior knowledge of the break-in or if there was any involvement in the attack.
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Saif Ali Khan Rushed To Lilavati Hospital
Saif Ali Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital by his son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, and a member of his staff at around 3:30 AM. According to hospital reports, the actor was immediately attended to by a team of doctors who began an emergency surgery. Dr. Niraj Uttamani, the Chief Operating Officer of Lilavati Hospital, confirmed that the actor had suffered multiple stab wounds, including one close to his spine. The surgery was being led by a team of specialists, including Neurosurgeon Dr. Nitin Dange, Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Leena Jain, and Anaesthesiologist Dr. Nisha Gandhi.
While Saif’s condition remains serious, he is reportedly stable, and doctors are monitoring his condition closely. Despite the severity of the wounds, the actor is reportedly able to move his limbs, indicating that the spinal injury is not as severe as initially feared.
Official Statements From Saif – Kareena Teams
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s team issued a statement confirming that Saif Ali Khan is in surgery, stating: “There was an attempted burglary in Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s residence last night. Saif had an injury on his arm, for which he is in hospital, undergoing a procedure. The rest of the family is doing fine. We request media and fans to be patient and not speculate any further as the Police are already doing their due investigations. Thank you all for your concern.”
Saif Ali Khan’s team also released a statement addressing the situation, “There was an attempted burglary at Mr. Saif Ali Khan’s residence. He is currently in hospital undergoing surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter. We will keep you updated on the situation.”
