**Arrest Made in Knife Attack on Bollywood Star Saif Ali Khan**

Wed Apr 02 2025 11:48:11 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Arrest Made in Knife Attack on Bollywood Star Saif Ali Khan**

Police apprehend key suspect linked to shocking stabbing incident of renowned actor in Mumbai.


The attack on prominent Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has ignited discussions regarding public safety in urban India.



Mumbai police have taken a significant step in their investigation into the stabbing of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, arresting a man purportedly involved in the attack that occurred last week. This incident, which has startled the nation, involved Khan being stabbed multiple times in his residence, leading to necessary surgical interventions for his recovery. The suspect, identified as Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, a Bangladeshi national allegedly residing in India without legal documentation, was apprehended in Thane, a suburb of Mumbai.

During a press conference, Mumbai Deputy Commissioner of Police Dixit Gedam detailed the investigation, indicating that Mr. Shehzad had been in the city for approximately six months and was employed at a housekeeping agency under a fictitious identity. Officers suspect that Shehzad intended to burglarize Khan’s home, as he reportedly demanded a ransom before the attack ensued. Following his arrest, Shehzad was remanded to five days of police custody, despite his lawyer, Sandeep Shikhane, vehemently denying the charges and claiming his client is being unfairly vilified as a "scapegoat."

The attack has gained mainstream media attention, raising urgent concerns regarding personal safety and security in Mumbai, particularly for high-profile individuals. Reports indicate that Khan was severely injured in the assault, with six stab wounds, one of which was on the back of his neck. The dramatic sequence of events unfolded when a nurse employed at Khan’s residence first noticed a shadowy figure in the vicinity. The suspect allegedly wielded a wooden object alongside a knife, threatening the staff and demanding a substantial sum of money, equivalent to nearly $115,500.

The confrontation escalated when Khan and his wife intervened after hearing the commotion. CCTV footage has played a crucial role in the investigation, leading police to detain and later release several other individuals who bore physical similarities to the attacker. As the investigation unfolds, public sentiment remains focused on the implications of such violent episodes and the broader issues of safety in Indian metropolitan areas.

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