Kathmandu: Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan has been hospitalized with multiple stab injuries following an attack by an intruder at his Mumbai residence early Thursday morning.
The incident occurred in an upscale neighborhood where Khan resides with his family. According to Mumbai police, the actor was injured during a scuffle with an unidentified man who reportedly entered his house after midnight.
Khan is currently undergoing surgery at Lilavati Hospital. Niraj Uttamani, the hospital’s chief operating officer, revealed that Khan sustained six stab wounds, two of which were deep, including one near his spine. A team of specialist doctors is attending to him.
While the actor’s family has not made any public statements, his publicity team has referred to the incident as an “attempted burglary” but refrained from providing additional details.
Mumbai’s Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dixit Gedam, confirmed that an argument erupted between Khan and the intruder, leading to the attack. The police have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the suspect.
In a statement issued on Thursday morning, Khan’s team requested privacy and patience from fans and the media.
“We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter. We will keep you updated on the situation,” the statement read.
Source: BBC