MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his residence early Thursday morning. It is reported that the attack was part of a burglary attempt. Saif Ali Khan, who was stabbed six times, is undergoing treatment at Lilavati Hospital. He was subjected to a surgery and the actor is now out of danger.
Mumbai Police is searching for the accused in ten teams. The intruder entered the actor's house through the fire escape staircase of the building. The actor tried to catch the accused hearing the alarm. In the melee, the intruder stabbed Saif Ali Khan six times and then fled from the spot. A maid was also injured in the attack.
Meantime, police said that no one suspiciously entered the premises of the actor's house in the CCTV footage two hours before the attack. The injured maid was also admitted to the hospital. She was discharged after getting treatment.
Renovation work is underway in areas adjacent to the actor's house. Police said that they are also questioning those who came here for work. Security officials also said that they did not notice anyone trespassing into the housing society. After the incident, a forensic team visited the actor's house and conducted an inspection. Statements of local residents have also been collected.