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Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan suffered stab wounds outside his Mumbai residence early Thursday during an attempted burglary. As the news broke, it immediately sent shockwaves across the nation.
In response, Mumbai police acted swiftly and confirmed Khan’s condition, reassuring the public that he is out of danger. Specifically, Senior Police Officer Gedam Dixit stated, “He is being treated and is out of danger,” which brought some relief to his fans and well-wishers.
Shortly after the attack, the Pataudi family addressed the matter by releasing a statement through Filmfare to clarify the situation. For instance, they announced, “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, and we will keep you updated.”
Additionally, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s team provided further details to reassure everyone concerned. They explained, “Saif sustained an arm injury and is undergoing a procedure. The rest of the family is doing fine. We request media and fans not to speculate as the police are actively conducting their investigations.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Niraj Uttamani, chief operating officer of Lilavati Hospital, revealed the full extent of Khan’s injuries. Specifically, he stated, “Saif sustained six stab wounds, two of which are deep. A foreign object was found near his spine, but it did not affect his vital organs.” Despite the severity of the wounds, Dr. Uttamani emphasized that Khan’s spine and organs remained unharmed. Read the official statement shared by Saif Ali Khan’s media
Furthermore, Bandra police acted swiftly and detained three suspects for questioning, intensifying their search for additional assailants who managed to flee. Their proactive efforts ensured the investigation progressed efficiently and reassured the public of their commitment to justice.
As a result of this shocking incident, widespread debate about safety in Mumbai has reignited. For example, Clyde Crasto, spokesperson for the Nationalist Congress Party, criticized the lax security measures, stating, “If high-profile individuals can face such attacks at home, what about the common citizens?”
Finally, actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt joined the chorus of concerns, demanding stronger police presence in Bandra. Using her social media platform, she described the area as increasingly unsafe and urged authorities to take immediate steps to ensure public safety.
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