Knife lodged in spine but walking on fifth day after surgery; What is truth behind attack on actor Saif Ali Khan?

MUMBAI: Six stab wounds. One deep wound in the spine where the long edge of the knife was lodged in. Hours of surgery.

Although seriously injured, actor Saif Ali Khan was discharged from the hospital on the fifth day and is walking now! Unbelievable! What is the truth? What actually happened? The controversy is thickening.

As suspicions mount, contradictions in the records of the hospital where Saif was admitted and statements are being discussed. Saif's statement is that the attack took place at 2.30 am. It takes 15 minutes from Saif's flat to reach Lilavati Hospital where he was admitted. However, in the hospital register, the time of Saif's admission is 4.11. It took one and a half hours to bring Saif to the hospital.

The doctor said that it was Saif's eight-year-old son Taimur who was with him. However, there were reports later that Saif's eldest son Ibrahim Ali Khan was the one who came with him. It doesn't end there... Saif was brought to the hospital by his manager Afsar Zaidi. It was reported that Saif had six fatal injuries, but the hospital record says five stab wounds.

25 lakh insurance

Controversy arose regarding the insurance amount also. Saif demanded Rs 35.95 lakh. The company paid Rs 25 lakh on the third day. The family says the hospital expenses are Rs 26 lakh. Saif had to pay only one lakh.

Doubts were raised whether it was the real suspect who was caught by the police. The accused's father says that it was not his son who was captured on the CCTV, but he was trapped by creating false evidence. Meanwhile, the police produced the accused Islam Shehzad in the Mumbai court today. His custody has been extended till 29.

The attack is suspected to be staged. The actor, who was discharged from the hospital on January 21, was “dancing while walking" back to his residence when he left the hospital.

Nitesh Rane,

Minister of Maharashtra