Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Incident: The Enigma of the Knife Fragment

Synopsis
The investigation into Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case is progressing as police recover a second knife fragment. This piece was found at the actor's residence, raising questions about the timing of the discovery and the suspect's identity, while safety concerns continue to loom over the incident.
Key Takeaways
- Second knife fragment recovered from Saif Ali Khan's residence.
- Delay in sharing information raises questions.
- Risk of paralysis if knife had penetrated deeper.
- Public awareness campaign for the absconding suspect.
- Ongoing investigation into how the suspect accessed the property.
Mumbai, Jan 18 (NationPress) The probe into the terrifying stabbing incident involving Saif Ali Khan is evolving with each passing day. Recently, the Bandra Police unearthed the second fragment of the knife utilized in the assault on the actor.
This knife fragment was discovered in the children's room at Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor's residence in Bandra. The piece has been forwarded for forensic analysis and fingerprint examination.
However, a pressing question arises: why did the police retrieve the second segment of the knife three days later? Amidst this dilemma, some sources suggest that the second part might have been found on the same day the first segment was located in Saif's body at the hospital.
Nonetheless, why did the police delay sharing this information with the media for three days?
To recap, a fragment of the knife was embedded in Saif Ali Khan's back, which was later extracted during surgery.
Previously, Dr. Nitin Dange, the Chief Neurosurgeon at Lilavati Hospital, disclosed that the actor risked paralysis if the knife had penetrated his spine even 2mm deeper. The doctor stated, "The object near his spinal cord was alarmingly close. Had it been deeper even by 2mm, he could have suffered paralysis."
In the meantime, wanted posters of the absconding suspect have been distributed at various police stations for public awareness. Both Kareena Kapoor and the caretaker have been shown the suspect's photograph, but the police have not disclosed whether they recognized him. The suspect's identity will only be confirmed following physical verification in Chhattisgarh.
Additionally, police are still trying to comprehend how the assailant accessed Saif Ali Khan's Bandra apartment.
According to reports, the attacker moved to Dadar after the incident. He was said to have purchased headphones from a mobile shop in the Kaptan Khana area. Members of the crime branch, along with local police, visited the shop to scrutinize the CCTV footage and interview the shopkeeper, who claimed ignorance of the attack.
The police also located the auto-rickshaw driver, Bhajan Singh Rana, who transported Saif Ali Khan to Lilavati Hospital post-attack. His statement was recorded at the Bandra police station.