
Saif Ali Khan News Highlights: Mumbai police caught the accused, identified as Mohd Shariful Islam Shehzad, who they claim is a native of the Jhalokati district in Bangladesh. The accused was about to flee to his native village when he was detained at Hiranandani Estate in Thane.
Police said that the accused confessed to committing the crime. "The arrested accused, who worked as a waiter at a restaurant, has confessed to having committed the crime," said Mumbai Police.
Saif Ali Khan, who is currently in the hospital, was stabbed multiple times in the intervening night on Wednesday and Thursday this week. He sustained six injuries, including one near the spine. The actor had to undergo an emergency surgery. Doctors say he is “out of danger". He may be discharged from the hospital by Monday.
What had happened exactly on Thursday? Saif Ali Khan’s PR team had said there was a burglary attempt at his home in Mumbai early on Thursday. The incident reportedly occurred when an intruder allegedly confronted the actor's maid. Saif, attempting to intervene, was attacked, leading to a violent confrontation.
The intruder fled from the spot following the incident which took place at around 2.30 am at his 12th floor house in Satguru Sharan building in Bandra area.
Kareen Kapoor’s statement recorded: Meanwhile, police investigating the matter recorded a statement of Khan’s wife and Bollywood actor Kareen Kapoor. She reportedly told police that the intruder was “aggressive".
Saif Ali Khan news: Lilavati Hospital doctor shares health update, says Bollywood actor under observation
Saif Ali Khan news: Lilavati Hospital's Doctor Nitin Dange shared Saif Ali Khan's health update and said that the actor will remain under observation for another day. He also boted that the decision on discharging Saif Ali Khan will be made in the next one to two days, ANI reported.
Saif Ali Khan news: Sanjay Dutt meets hospitalised Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt was spotted at the Lilavati Hospital. He paid a visit to the injured actor to enquire about his health.
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: How UPI transaction for ‘paratha’ become key lead in probe by Mumbai Police?
Mumbai Police arrested a 30-year-old Bangladeshi man, Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, on Sunday for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence during an attempted burglary three days earlier.
A UPI transaction made via Google Pay (G Pay) for paratha and a bottle of water at a stall near Century Mill in Worli provided the key lead that helped Mumbai Police track down Mohammad Shariful Islam late Saturday night, sources familiar with the investigation told The Indian Express.
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Saif attack case accused slept at Bandra bus stop after incident; items in bag suspicious, say cops
The man arrested on Sunday in the January 16 Saif Ali Khan attack case was in Bandra, where the actor resides, till 7am on the day of the incident and slept at a bus stop, a police official said. (PTI)
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Sharmila Tagore arrives at Lilavati Hospital to check on Saif Ali Khan
Veteran actress and mother of actor Saif Ali Khan, Sharmila Tagore was spotted arriving at Lilavati Hospital on Monday morning, where the actor has been admitted following a stabbing attack that took place at his Bandra residence last week. (ANI)
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Accused slept soundly, changed clothes after attack, say police
The 30-year-old man arrested for stabbing and injuring actor Saif Ali Khan slept soundly after the attack and changed his clothes before heading to Worli, a police official said on Monday.
The Mumbai police on Sunday arrested the accused, Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, a Bangladeshi national, in neighbouring Thane city. (PTI)
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske calls for nationality checks on migrant labourers after Saif Ali Khan attack
Reacting to the recent attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske raised concerns about the growing security threats posed by migrant labourers.
Speaking on the incident, Mhaske said, "The nationality of the labourers coming here should be checked. They enter India to work, but some end up committing crimes and engaging in terrorism." (ANI)
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Accused slept at Bandra bus stop after incident
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: The man arrested on Sunday in the January 16 Saif Ali Khan attack case was in Bandra till 7am on the day of the incident and slept at a bus stop, an police official said.
"He slept at a bus stop near Patwardhan Garden in Bandra West till 7am on January 16 after the incident. Later he boarded a train and reached Worli (in central Mumbai)," a PTI quoted the official as saying.
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: ‘Maharashtra CM doing his best…,’ says NCP MP on Saif Ali Khan attack investigation
Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party MP Sunil Tatkare defended his party's chief after several opposition leaders in Maharashtra criticised Deputy Chief Minister for the collapse of law and order in the state regarding Saif Ali Khan's attack. (ANI)
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Kejriwal has gone silent after learning Bangladeshi infiltrator involved in attack on Saif Ali Khan, says BJP
Taking a dig at AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, who demanded the resignation of the central government over an attack on Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, the BJP on Sunday said the former Delhi chief minister has been mum since learning that the attacker was a Bangladeshi infiltrator, as reported by PTI.
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Mumbai police likely to recreate crime scene with accused
The Mumbai police will likely recreate the crime scene at the Bandra home of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who was repeatedly stabbed by an intruder, an official said on Sunday.
The accused in the high-profile case, a 30-year-old Bangladeshi man, was arrested in the morning from adjoining Thane city. (PTI)
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Accused slept at Bandra bus stop after incident
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: The man arrested on Sunday in the January 16 Saif Ali Khan attack case was in Bandra till 7am on the day of the incident and slept at a bus stop, an police official said.
"He slept at a bus stop near Patwardhan Garden in Bandra West till 7am on January 16 after the incident. Later he boarded a train and reached Worli (in central Mumbai)," a PTI quoted the official as saying.
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Maharashtra CM doing his best, says NCP MP
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party MP Sunil Tatkare defended his party's chief after several opposition leaders in Maharashtra criticised Deputy Chief Minister for the collapse of law and order in the state regarding Saif Ali Khan's attack.
"Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, all these incidents come under their jurisdiction. I will always say and have said earlier today, the CM The CM has the Home Department and he is doing his best, so I don't want to say anything more about that," he told ANI.
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: 'We should secure our borders', says actress Bhagyashree
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Actress Bhagyashree called for securing the Indian borders after the Saif Ali Khan stabbing attack accused was confirmed to be a native of Bangladesh by Mumbai police.
While speaking to ANI, she said, "When incidents like this happen in Mumbai, then everyone gets tensed. The local public too. It's not about Bollywood, it's about the safety of everyone. Everyone's safety is under a question mark. And especially if an immigrant does something like this, then we should definitely secure our Indian borders, very important."
The actress shared that she was "shocked" when she came to know about the incident.
"We who live in Mumbai are very shocked by what happened because Mumbai is considered as one of the safest cities in India hah. So, after the incident, obviously, everyone is tense. But the Police are doing their job well. And I think in the latest news, the assailant has been caught. Therefore, I hope the legal process starts soon."
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Happy that he is recovering well, says Soha Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Actor Soha Ali Khan on Sunday said her brother Saif Ali Khan is “recovering well" from the injuries that he sustained from the recent knife attack at his home.
“We are very very happy that he is recovering well. We are thankful, we feel blessed and grateful that it wasn’t any worse. Thank you for all your wishes," PTI quoted Soha telling reporters on the sidelines of an event.
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Accused slept at Bandra bus stop after incident
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: The man arrested on Sunday in the January 16 Saif Ali Khan attack case was in Bandra till 7am on the day of the incident and slept at a bus stop, an police official said.
"He slept at a bus stop near Patwardhan Garden in Bandra West till 7am on January 16 after the incident. Later he boarded a train and reached Worli (in central Mumbai)," a PTI quoted the official as saying.
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: ‘Accused came from Bangladesh’, says Deputy CM Ajit Pawar
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: On actor Saif Ali Khan's attack case, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said, as ANI quoted, "Some opposition leaders have stated that law & order collapsed in Mumbai after the incident of attack on actor Saif Ali Khan. But the reality is that the accused came from Bangladesh. First, he came to Kolkata & then came to Mumbai. He was not aware that it was the house of some film star. He just entered the house with the intention of robbery."
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: ‘The government should investigate this matter’ says NCP-SCP Jitendra Awhad
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: On NCP-SCP Jitendra Awhad's statement, he said, as quoted by ANI, "He made these statements to divert the enquiry, to be called progressive and to get votes of a particular religion. He should ask forgiveness from the Hindu community. Was he trying to start a fight between Hindus and Muslims?... The government should investigate this matter."
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske says labourers' 'nationality should be checked'
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: On the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said, as quoted by ANI, "The labourers that come here, their nationality should be checked... They enter India to work and then commit crimes and terrorism. I am going to meet the Police commissioner tomorrow for this..."
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Shehzad ‘not a resident of Bangladesh’, says his advocate
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Accused Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad's advocate Sandeep Shekhane said, as quoted by ANI, "He is not a resident of Bangladesh. He has been living here for a long time...The SC has been violated...Court has sent him on a 5-day police custody..."
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Grounds given by the police for the police custody are not sufficient, Shehzad's advocate said
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Accused Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad's advocate Dinesh Prajapati said, as ANI quoted, "The police demanded police custody and the grounds given by the police for the police custody are not sufficient...We have given in his (accused) defence that nothing has been recovered from him (Accused Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad)...They (Police) have not produced any document proving that he is a Bangladeshi national...The Court has granted his 5-day police custody..."
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Accused to be in police custody for five days
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, the one accused for stabbing Saif Ali Khan, was produced in Bandra Holiday Court in Mumbai. The Court has granted his 5-day police custody.
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Accused entered Saif's residence for first time
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: DCP Zone 9 Dixit Gedam said, "There is primary evidence to anticipate that the accused is a Bangladeshi. He does not have valid Indian documents. There are some seizures that indicate that he is a Bangladeshi national...As of now, we think that the accused has entered the residence (of Saif Ali Khan) for the first time..."
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Arrested attacker's name is not Vijay Das — Who is he?
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: The attacker's name is Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad. DCP Zone 9 Dixit Gedam said, "Prima facie the accused is a Bangladeshi and after entering India illegally he changed his name. He was using Vijay Das as his current name. He came to Mumbai 5-6 months ago. He stayed in Mumbai for a few days and then in the vicinity of Mumbai. The accused used to work in a housekeeping agency." Tap to read more
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Police trying to collect documents of the accused
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: The Mumbai Police are trying to collect the documents the accused used to enter India illegally. They said the accused, Bijay Das, could be a “Bangladeshi".
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Accused charged with robbery, house-breaking
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Police have registered a case against the accused under sections 311 (robbery or dacoity with the intent to cause grievous hurt or death, 331(4) (house-breaking) and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Passport Act, 1967, the official said.
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: Acused Vijay Das ‘earlier worked at housekeeping firm’
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Accused Vijay Das ‘earlier worked at housekeeping firm," India Today reported on Sunday.
Saif Ali Khan news LIVE Updates: 30-year-old man stabbed Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: 30-year-old man who stabbed Saif Ali Khan arrested, had entered actor's home with intent of theft, the Mumbai Police said.
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Accused to be presented before court, police to seek custody
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: The Mumbai Police said the accused, Vijay Das, will be presented before the court. Police will seek his custody and investigate the matter further.
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Accused entered actor's house ‘with the intention of robbery,’ says Mumbai Police
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: The Mumbai Police held a press conference on Sunday after the prime accused in Saif's stabbing case was arrested in the wee hours.
"On January 16, at 2 am, actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his residence. FIR was registered and one accused has been arrested. His name is Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, he is 30 years old. He entered the house with the intention of robbery. He will be produced in the court and custody will be demanded. Further investigation will take place later... We doubt he is of Bangladeshi origin...," police said.
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Police suspect accused Vijay Das is a Bangladeshi
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: "There is a primary evidence to anticipate that this accused is a Bangladeshi. He doesn't have valid Indian document…," the Mumbai Police said in a press conference on Sunday.
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Accused Vijay Das could be Bangladeshi immigrant, says report
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Accused Vijay Das is a resident of West Bengal and could be Bangladeshi immigrant, India Today reported.
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Visuals from Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai.
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Here are some visuals from Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. The actor is recuperating there after surgery.
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Mumbai Police to hold press conference at 9 am
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Follwing the arreste of the prime accused, the Mumbai Police will hold press conference at 9 am on Sunday. They may share some key details about the recent arrest.
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Who is Vijay Das? The man who stabbed Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: According to the Hindustan Times, the prime accused, identified as Vijay Das, was previously employed at a pub in Mumbai. Now that he has been arrested, police will present before court later on Sunday for remand, the Mumbai crime branch said. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Police said the accused has multiple names including Vijay Das, Bijoy Das, and Mohammad Iliyas, news agency ANI reported.
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: ‘Vijay Das, Mohammed Iliyas’ — accused was using multiple names, says Mumbai Police
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: The Mumbai Police confirmed that the accused was using multiple names including Vijay Das, Bijoy Das, and Mohammed Iliyas.
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Arrested accused kept in detention at Khar Police Station — VIDEO
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: The arrested accused has been kept in detention at Khar Police Station.
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: Attacker arrested, says Mumbai Police
Saif Ali Khan attack LIVE Updates: A man accused of attacking Saif Ali Khan was arrested early Sunday. “The arrested accused, Vijay Das, a waiter at a restaurant, has confessed to having committed the crime," the Mumbai Police said. Tap to read full story here