Saif Ali Khan Attack: Cops detain suspects from Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in connection with stabbing incident; report
It has now been learned that the Mumbai police have detained one suspect from Madhya Pradesh during their investigation of the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan.
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The investigation is currently going on regarding the attack that happened on Saif Ali Khan on January 16, 2025. The actor, who suffered multiple injuries, is still in recovery in the hospital. It has now been learned that the cops have reportedly detained suspects from Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in connection with the stabbing incident.
According to India Today TV, today, January 18, Mumbai police detained a suspect from Madhya Pradesh in connection with the case. As per the portal, the suspect has been taken into custody and is currently being questioned by the authorities.
After Madhya Pradesh, a second suspect was detained in Chhattisgarh's Durg district. The report revealed that the Railway Police was alerted by Mumbai Police with the suspect's picture and whereabouts. The suspect, reportedly identified as Akash, was caught from the Gyaneshwari Express train.
Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his home in Bandra, Mumbai. He was stabbed multiple times and was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital for surgery. Earlier, the above-mentioned portal revealed that Saif’s wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, made some big revelations in her statement to the police.
Kareena apparently mentioned that the intruder got ‘very aggressive’ during the scuffle with her husband. She also revealed that none of the jewelry kept in the open in the apartment was stolen.
The incident shocked the entire country, including the film industry. Many Bollywood celebrities, like Imtiaz Ali, Shahid Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan, and others, have expressed their shock and sadness. They also hoped for Saif’s speedy recovery.
On the day of the attack, Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a note on her Instagram. She said, “It has been an incredibly challenging day for our family, and we are still trying to process the events that have unfolded.”
Kareena has been regularly visiting the hospital to meet her husband and check on his well-being. She was spotted arriving today as well and was accompanied by cops amid the safety concerns. Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Sharmila Tagore, and other family members were also snapped at the hospital.