Saif Ali Khan attack case: Mumbai Police arrests accused from Thane

Mumbai: A man was arrested early Sunday in Thane for allegedly attacking actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence, Mumbai Police said.

The accused was apprehended near the Hiranandani Estate in Kasarvadavali, around 35 kilometers from the actor's home.

Police revealed that the man used multiple aliases, including Vijay Das, Bijoy Das, and Mohammed Iliyas.

During interrogation, the suspect, reportedly a restaurant waiter, confessed to the crime. He is currently in custody at Khar Police Station.

Earlier, a person was detained in Mumbai and questioned. However, police clarified that he has no involvement with the case.

Yesterday, Mumbai police had detained another suspect in Chattisgarh.

The suspect was nabbed by the Raipur Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Durg, Chhattisgarh, while he was travelling by the Jnaneswari Express train and was handed over to the Mumbai Police.

The suspect was identified as Aakash Kanojia, aged 32-33 years. The RPF also shared the picture of the suspect.

The attack occurred in the early hours of Thursday, when Khan was stabbed multiple times at his apartment. The actor sustained severe injuries, including stab wounds to his thoracic spine, and was rushed to Lilavati Hospital for emergency treatment.

According to hospital officials, Khan underwent surgery to remove a 2.5-inch-long blade and is now in stable condition. He has been moved from the ICU to a general room and remains under medical observation.

- With inputs from ANI