Saif Stabbing Case: "Do Not Create Confusion," Says CM Devendra Fadnavis

Jan 27, 2025

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 27 : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that confusion should not be created regarding the recent stabbing incident involving Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan.
Speaking to the media about the recent attack case on Saif Ali Khan, he said, " I speak clearly. I want to tell the media that unconfirmed events and unsaid by the Mumbai police should not be repeatedly shown. It is not proper to create confusion in this way"
"In this case, the police are properly conducting an investigation. Police have almost everything related to the case. Police will take this case to its logical conclusion. And for your convenience, (media), our Mumbai Commissioner of Police is here; I will ask him, today or tomorrow or any day, to give you full details of the case,' the Chief Minister added.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Police have collected actor Saif Ali Khan's blood sample and clothes for investigation as part of the probe into the attack on the actor at his residence.
Earlier this month, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked 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.
Said was rushed to Lilavati Hospital for immediate treatment following the attack.
On Wednesday, 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.
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was discharged from Lilavati Hospital after undergoing surgery.