Mumbai Police records Saif Ali Khan's statement in stabbing case

Mumbai Police record Saif Ali Khan's statement after stabbing incident, suspect arrested, investigation ongoing.

“Mumbai Police have recorded the statement of actor Saif Ali Khan in the case related to his stabbing at his Bandra residence by a Bangladeshi national last week,” officials said on Friday (January 24, 2025).

According to Satyanarayan Choudhary, Joint CP of Law and Order, the actor’s statement was recorded at his residence ‘Satguru Sharan’ on Thursday (January 23, 2025).

“Earlier, Kareena Kapoor’s statement was also recorded by Bandra Police,” Mr. Chaudhary added. Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked last week by an intruder, later identified as Mohd Shariful Islam Shehzad, who entered his home with the intent to commit theft.

After a violent confrontation with the accused, Saif Ali Khan sustained stab wounds to his thoracic spine and other body parts. He was rushed to Lilavati Hospital for immediate treatment following the attack. On Wednesday (January 22, 2025), Mumbai Police found several fingerprints of the accused at the actor's residence in Bandra.

The police found the accused’s fingerprints on the stairs of the building, the door of the toilet, and the door handle of his son Jeh’s room. According to the police, the accused attempted to enter three houses before reaching Saif Ali Khan’s residence with the intent to steal.

Mumbai Police believes the discovered fingerprints will play a significant role in the investigation. As per the police statement, the accused entered the residence of the renowned actor with the intent to commit theft. A case has been registered under sections 311, 312, 331(4), 331(6), and 331(7) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).

Further, the police stated that the accused was about to flee to his native village in Bangladesh when he was detained at Hiranandani Estate in Thane. Shehzad was sent to five-day police custody by the Bandra Holiday Court on Sunday (January 19, 2025).