**The attack raises concerns over celebrity safety and home security in Mumbai.**
**Saif Ali Khan Injured in Late-Night Attack at Mumbai Residence**
**Saif Ali Khan Injured in Late-Night Attack at Mumbai Residence**
**Bollywood actor hospitalized with stab wounds following an intrusion incident.**
In a shocking incident that has captured public attention, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has been hospitalized after suffering multiple stab wounds during an early morning attack at his home in an affluent neighborhood of Mumbai. The attack occurred on Thursday, shortly after midnight, when an unidentified intruder reportedly entered Khan's residence.
According to information from city police shared with BBC Marathi, the altercation ensued between Khan and the intruder, resulting in the actor sustaining serious injuries. The actor's family has chosen not to comment publicly on the incident, but a representative clarified that it appears to have stemmed from an "attempted burglary," while withholding further details.
Khan was transported to Lilavati Hospital, where he is currently in surgery. Niraj Uttamani, the hospital's chief operating officer, disclosed that Khan has sustained six stab wounds, with two particularly severe injuries, including one near his spine, necessitating immediate medical intervention.
The Mumbai police have initiated an investigation into the matter, with Deputy Commissioner of Police Dixit Gedam confirming that the incident involved an unknown individual entering the actor's home and engaging in a confrontation. The police are currently working to gather more information and locate the suspect.
In light of the incident, the actor's public relations team has urged fans and media to respect privacy during this challenging time, emphasizing that the situation is under police scrutiny and updates will be provided as they become available. The attack has ignited conversations about the safety of public figures in India, highlighting issues of residential security and the potential vulnerabilities faced by those in the limelight.
According to information from city police shared with BBC Marathi, the altercation ensued between Khan and the intruder, resulting in the actor sustaining serious injuries. The actor's family has chosen not to comment publicly on the incident, but a representative clarified that it appears to have stemmed from an "attempted burglary," while withholding further details.
Khan was transported to Lilavati Hospital, where he is currently in surgery. Niraj Uttamani, the hospital's chief operating officer, disclosed that Khan has sustained six stab wounds, with two particularly severe injuries, including one near his spine, necessitating immediate medical intervention.
The Mumbai police have initiated an investigation into the matter, with Deputy Commissioner of Police Dixit Gedam confirming that the incident involved an unknown individual entering the actor's home and engaging in a confrontation. The police are currently working to gather more information and locate the suspect.
In light of the incident, the actor's public relations team has urged fans and media to respect privacy during this challenging time, emphasizing that the situation is under police scrutiny and updates will be provided as they become available. The attack has ignited conversations about the safety of public figures in India, highlighting issues of residential security and the potential vulnerabilities faced by those in the limelight.
