Reports claim he was stabbed with a knife by the intruder multiple times
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has reportedly sustained minor injuries after an unknown individual entered his residence and was involved in a scuffle with the actor resulting in the injuries.
Statement from Saif Ali Khan’s team: “There was an attempted burglary at Mr. Saif Ali Khan’s residence. He is currently in hospital undergoing a surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter. We will keep you updated on the situation.”
According to Mumbai Police, the incident occurred late Wednesday night when the intruder engaged in an argument with the actor's maid.
When Saif Ali Khan attempted to intervene and calm the situation, the unknown individual turned aggressive and the two were engaged in a scuffle, causing the actor to sustain minor injuries. Investigation is going on.
As per a statement by the hospital’s CEO published by Indian Express, the actor was admitted at 3-3.30 am with six injuries, with one of the injuries being very close to his spine. The extent of the damage is not known yet.
Niraj Uttamani, CEO of Lilavati Hospital, told Hindustan Times, “Saif Ali Khan was brought to Lilavati (hospital) at 3-30 am. He has six injuries of which two are deeper. One of the injuries is closer to his spine. We are operating on him. He is being operated upon by Neurosurgeon Nitin Dange, cosmetic surgeon Leena Jain anaesthetist Nisha Gandhi. We will be tell extent of damage only after the surgery is done.
While his injuries are not severe, the police have initiated a full investigation into the matter.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dixit Gedam, "The actor and the intruder had a scuffle. The actor is injured and is being treated. Investigation is ongoing."
On the work front, Saif Ali Khan was last seen in Devara Part 1, which was released in September 2024. The action-packed drama, which also starred Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor, hit theatres across multiple languages including Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.
Saif Ali Khan will star in the upcoming heist thriller Jewel Thief - The Red Sun Chapter, directed by Robbie Grewal. The film promises a gripping battle between Saif's and Jaideep Ahlawat's characters.
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