Mumbai Police Say Saif Attacker Is Bangladeshi, Changed Name After Entering India Illegally

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:07am on 19 Jan 2025,Sunday India

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times during a burglary at his Mumbai home. Police identified the intruder as Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, a Bangladeshi national who entered India illegally and worked as a housekeeper. The attacker demanded ₹1 crore before stabbing Saif and his maid. Saif is recovering in Lilavati Hospital. The incident has raised safety concerns in Mumbai, with CM Devendra Fadnavis defending the city's safety record. The accused, who escaped the scene, was later arrested in Thane. Police have filed charges under the Passport Act and Indian Penal Code. Investigations are ongoing.

Read More at NDTV

Menu