Mumbai: In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through Bollywood and raised serious questions about security in Mumbai’s elite neighbourhoods, actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times by an unidentified intruder in his Bandra West residence during the early hours of Thursday.
The attack occurred around 3 AM in the Satguru Sharan building, where Khan resides with his wife, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, and their two children. The assailant reportedly entered the premises and confronted Khan, resulting in a violent altercation that left the actor with six stab wounds, two of which are said to be severe.
Security Breach Raises Alarming Questions
The incident has sparked widespread concern and scrutiny over how an intruder managed to breach the supposedly robust security measures of the gated community. The Satguru Sharan building, located in one of Mumbai’s most prestigious areas, is known for its stringent security protocols, including:
24-hour security guards
CCTV surveillance throughout the premises
Strict visitor registration process with facial recognition
Intercom confirmation for guest entry
Special identification cards for staff members
Emergency power backup systems
Despite these measures, the attacker somehow gained access to Khan’s 12th-floor apartment, bypassing multiple security checkpoints.
Police Investigation Underway
Mumbai Police and the Crime Branch have launched a thorough investigation into the incident. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the building and surrounding areas to trace the intruder’s movements. All security staff and household employees are under scrutiny as the police explore various angles, including the possibility of an inside job.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dixit Gedam, confirmed the ongoing investigation, noting that they are working to understand how the intruder gained access to the flat.
Khan Undergoes Surgery
Saif Ali Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery lasting nearly two and a half hours. Hospital COO Dr. Niraj Uttamani reported that while Khan’s condition is stable, the full extent of his injuries will only be determined post-operation.
Family and Industry React
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s team issued a statement confirming the attempted burglary and reassuring fans about the family’s well-being. The incident has sent shockwaves through the film industry, with colleagues and fans expressing concern and wishing Khan a speedy recovery.
As the investigation unfolds, this alarming breach of security in one of Mumbai’s most guarded residential areas has raised serious questions about the safety of high-profile individuals and ordinary citizens alike in Maharashtra’s capital.