Who Stabbed Saif Ali Khan? Attacker Demanded ₹1 Crore at Actor's Residence

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who was stabbed at his residence in Mumbai's upscale Bandra West area early Thursday morning, was reportedly attacked by an intruder demanding a ransom of ₹1 crore. Police sources confirmed the ransom demand to NDTV, citing a statement from a member of Mr. Khan's domestic staff.

The knife attack, which followed the ransom demand, resulted in injuries to three people, including the 54-year-old actor and two staff members. Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times, suffering injuries to his spinal cord. He was rushed to Lilavati Hospital by his son Ibrahim, who took him in an auto-rickshaw after the delay of their car.

Doctors have now confirmed that the actor's condition is stable.

Saif Ali Khan is reportedly out of danger after undergoing surgery for the stab wounds at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital. The actor was attacked by an intruder who broke into his home around 3 AM on Thursday. Khan resides on the 12th floor of the Satguru Sharan apartments in Bandra.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Dikshit Gedam stated that six police teams have been assigned to apprehend the attacker. Maharashtra's Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Kadam, revealed that authorities have gathered some information about the suspect's identity, and the search is ongoing.

Five Key Details About the Attacker:

1. Break-In Method: According to DCP Gedam, the attacker used the fire escape to enter Khan's flat in Bandra West.

2. First Response by Domestic Helper: Khan's domestic helper, Elyimma Philips (also known as Lima), was present when the intruder broke in. She noticed him first and tried to intervene but sustained injuries to her hand.

3. Saif Ali Khan's Response: Upon hearing Lima's screams, Saif Ali Khan rushed to her aid, leading to a struggle with the attacker. During the altercation, the assailant, armed with a knife, stabbed Khan multiple times.

4. CCTV Footage: The suspect was captured on CCTV cameras. After the attack, he fled the scene using the building's staircase.

5. Ongoing Search: DCP Gedam confirmed that the attacker has been identified. "He escaped using the staircase, and our teams are actively pursuing him. We have 10 detection teams working on various leads," he said.

Health Update from Dr. Nitin Dange:

Dr. Nitin Dange from Lilavati Hospital provided an update on Saif Ali Khan's condition. He confirmed that the actor sustained significant injury to his thoracic spinal cord after a knife was lodged in his spine.

"Saif Ali Khan was admitted to the hospital at 2 AM following an assault by an unknown assailant. The injury caused spinal fluid leakage due to the knife in his spine. A surgery was conducted to remove the knife and repair the fluid leak. Additionally, two deep wounds on his left hand and one on his neck were treated by the plastic surgery team. He is now stable and recovering well, out of danger," Dr. Dange stated.