Saif Ali Khan was injured on Thursday in a knife attack at his Mumbai home. The Bollywood actor was stabbed six times after he had a violent encounter with the intruder. He was rushed to hospital for treatment. Several Indian cinema actors expressed their concern over the attack. Saif Ali Khan's co-actor, Junior NTR, shared a message on social media wishing for Khan's speedy recovery.
Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times by an intruder at his house after a scuffle on Thursday. The 54-year-old actor lives in an apartment in Mumbai's western suburb of Bandra. The area is also home to many Bollywood stars, including Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan.
Saif Ali Khan was home with his actor-wife, Kareena Kapoor, and their two children, Jeh and Taimur.
After the incident, Saif Ali Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital at around 3:30 am on Thursday. He has suffered two deep cuts, reported Hindustan Times, citing Niraj Uttamani, the hospital's chief operating officer.
"One of the injuries is closer to his spine ... We will be able to tell the extent of the damage only after surgery," HT quoted the official as saying.
Hours after the attack, former actress Pooja Bhatt raised questions about the state of law and order in the country's financial capital.
“Can this lawlessness please be curbed@MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice We need more Police presence in Bandra. The city & especially the queen of the subburbs, have never felt so unsafe before,” wrote Pooja Bhatt on X while tagging Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar.
“Shocking & Scary incident. Praying for Saif’s speedy recovery. #SaifAliKhan,” wrote Kunal Kohli.
Additionally, Saif Ali Khan's co-actor Junior NTR also shared a post wishing him speedy recovery. Senior actor Chiranjeevi Konidela also shared a post in the matter.
“Bollywood Actor Saif Ali Khan is receiving treatment in Lilavati Hospital And Research Centre after he sustained injuries after an intruder barged in his home in Mumbai,” shared a user on X.
“This is so scary…I hope he recovers as super soon as possible & Kareena and her kids are alright,” commented another user.
“1st actors need bodyguards for crazy fans, now even their homes aren't safe? What Nonsense STRONG actions are needed to ensure safety, or who's next? [sic],” shared another user.
“Get Well Soon Saif Ali Khan. This is So Sad man ....[sic],” commented another user.
The police have launched an investigation to nab the intruder who fled after the attack. As per the police, an unidentified person entered Khan's house, and a scuffle ensued. The intruder attacked Khan.
The Bandra police arrived at the scene after receiving information and launched a probe into the incident.
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