WATCH: Saif Ali Khan finally gets discharged, seen walking like a warrior in FIRST VIDEO post brutal stabbing
Days after being stabbed at his Mumbai residence, Saif Ali Khan has finally been discharged from the hospital. Check out the video.
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Saif Ali Khan has finally been discharged from Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday, January 21, nearly five days after he was stabbed by an intruder at his Bandra residence. The actor sustained multiple injuries during the unfortunate incident, following which he underwent surgeries at the hospital. While doctors had already confirmed that the actor was on the path to recovery, he has now been discharged from the hospital.
In a video shared by the paparazzi, Saif Ali Khan was spotted leaving in a car as he was captured by the photographers. The actor flashed wide smiles while acknowledging the shutterbugs from inside the car. Minutes later, after reaching his Bandra home, the actor showcased a warrior-like spirit as he walked by himself towards the building entrance.
The actor was seen wearing a white shirt, denim pants, and black sunglasses as he made his first public appearance after the brutal incident. He sported a crêpe bandage on his hand and additional bandages around his neck. Despite his injuries, he lifted his fans’ spirits by walking like a hero, flashing a thumbs-up, and waving at the stationed photographers with a bright smile. During his return from the hospital, the actor was guarded by heavy police security.
Saif Ali Khan gets discharged from the hospital
Ahead of his discharge, Saif’s wife Kareena Kapoor and daughter Sara Ali Khan were also seen arriving at the hospital. Meanwhile, CCTV cameras have been installed at the actor's house and a huge security force was also seen stationed outside the actor’s residence as part of security measures.
In a shocking turn of events, Saif was attacked by an intruder at his Bandra residence on January 16 during an attempted robbery. Following the incident, he was rushed to the hospital for immediate medical attention in an autorickshaw accompanied by son Taimur Ali Khan and one more person. The surgery included the removal of a 2.5-inch-long knife from his spine.
Meanwhile, an accused from Thane was arrested by Mumbai Police on Sunday, January 19. He was identified as Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, a 30-year-old man who, according to Mumbai Police, is prima facie a Bangladeshi national. He is said to have changed his identity to Vijay Das after illegally entering India. He is currently under police custody for five days.