Saif Ali Khan Assault Incident: 2.5-Inch Knife Extracted from Actor's Injury

Synopsis

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked in his Bandra home, suffering multiple stab wounds from a 2.5-inch knife. After surgery, he is recovering in the ICU and is reported to be out of danger. The incident occurred during a burglary attempt, prompting Saif to intervene.

Key Takeaways

Saif Ali Khan attacked in his home.
2.5-inch knife removed from injury.
Underwent successful surgery.
Now recovering in ICU.
Police investigating burglary incident.

Mumbai, Jan 16 (NationPress) Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was allegedly attacked with a 2.5-inch knife by an intruder who entered his Bandra home through the room of his youngest son, Jeh.

According to reports, medical professionals successfully extracted the 2.5 inches of knife from his injury. The actor underwent surgery and has since been transferred to the ICU, where he is reported to be out of danger.

A medical team overseeing Saif’s care spoke to reporters on Thursday. Dr. Nitin Dange, who participated in the surgery, stated, "Saif Ali Khan was admitted at 2:00 am. He suffered a significant injury to his spinal cord, specifically in the thoracic area, due to the knife embedded in his spine. Surgery was conducted to remove the knife and repair a leak in the spinal fluid. Additionally, two other severe wounds on his left hand and neck were treated by the plastic surgery team. He is now completely stable and recovering well."

The actor was stabbed multiple times while attempting to thwart a burglary during the early hours of Thursday. Reports indicate that he sustained six stab wounds, with two being particularly serious due to their proximity to his spine. The incident occurred at 2:15 am when the burglar allegedly broke into their Bandra residence, attacking the house help before assaulting Saif when he intervened.

At the time of the incident, his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and other family members were asleep in the home. Saif was alerted by the noise coming from his son Jeh's room.

Upon entering the room, he found the intruder in a confrontation with the house help, prompting Saif to intervene and confront the assailant with his bare hands.

Afterward, the actor's team released an official statement confirming that he is stable and no longer in danger. He is under the watchful eye of a team of medical experts as he begins his recovery.

The official statement read, "Saif Ali Khan has successfully come out of surgery and is out of danger. He is currently recovering, and the doctors are monitoring his progress. All family members are safe, and the police are conducting an investigation into the incident."

Additionally, the statement expressed gratitude to Dr. Niraj Uttamani, Dr. Nitin Dange, Dr. Leena Jain, and the entire team at Lilavati Hospital. It also thanked fans and supporters for their prayers and thoughts during this challenging time.