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Saif Ali Khan Attack: Is the accused from Bangladesh sent to 14 days of judicial custody by Bandra court? Here's what we know
In the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, the Bangladeshi accused has been sent to 14 days judicial custody by a Bandra court. Details inside!
Trigger Warning: This article contains gruesome details of violence that could be triggering for some readers.
In a recent update on the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, a local court in Mumbai on Wednesday denied the request for an extension of police custody for Bangladeshi national Mohammed Shariful Islam, who was arrested in connection with the attack on the actor. The accused has now been sent to 14-day judicial custody.
As per Indian Express, during a court hearing regarding an extension of police custody for the accused in the Saif Ali Khan case, the investigating officer argued that the suspect had conducted a reconnaissance of Khan's building and made specific preparations before committing the crime.
The officer also mentioned that a team was in Kolkata investigating whether the accused had accomplices, including those who facilitated his illegal entry from Bangladesh and assisted in transferring money to his family there. The accused's lawyer countered, stating that the investigation was complete and further police custody was unnecessary.
After reviewing the arguments, the magistrate noted that the accused had already been in custody for over 10 days. The court found no valid grounds to extend police custody. The magistrate added that if new evidence emerges, authorities can seek custody within the permissible timeframe under the provisions of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. For now, the accused has been placed in judicial custody.
Earlier, police officials revealed that the accused, arrested in Thane, is a Bangladeshi national who had illegally entered India. He had changed his name from Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad to Bijoy Das after crossing the border.
On January 16, Saif was allegedly attacked by an intruder wielding a knife at his Bandra apartment. The assailant, who aimed to rob the actor, left Saif with multiple stab wounds, including near his neck and spine.
He was quickly rushed to Lilavati Hospital for treatment, undergoing two surgeries and spending five days recovering. Fortunately, doctors confirmed that Saif avoided life-threatening injuries and was discharged on January 21.
The police arrested 30-year-old Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, a Bangladeshi national, on January 19. CCTV footage revealed him in the building's stairwell.
Investigations suggest that the accused, who entered India illegally, was promised fake citizenship documents in exchange for money. His stated motive was to raise funds for his mother's medical expenses, prompting the attempted robbery.
Reports indicate that Fakir was attempting to flee to Bangladesh when he was apprehended in Thane. Authorities are also investigating the individual who allegedly provided him with the fake citizenship documents. Fakir remains in police custody, and the investigation continues.
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