Mumbai Police Ramp Up Search, Capture Footage of Intruder Purchasing Headphones Post-Attack on Saif
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Synopsis
The Mumbai Police are intensifying their search for the intruder who attacked Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan. The investigation has taken a turn with CCTV footage showing the assailant buying headphones post-attack. Kareena Kapoor Khan provided a statement detailing the family's response during the incident.
Key Takeaways
- Mumbai Police are under scrutiny for delayed response to Saif's attack.
- Footage shows the assailant purchasing headphones post-crime.
- Over 30 police teams are involved in the manhunt.
- Kareena Kapoor Khan provided a detailed statement.
- Saif Ali Khan sustained multiple injuries but is recovering.
New Delhi, Jan 18 (NationPress) Despite facing backlash for failing to capture the intruder who broke into Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan's luxurious Bandra home in Mumbai on January 16, the Mumbai Police managed to obtain footage of the assailant buying headphones shortly after the incident. The actor's wife, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, provided a statement to the Bandra police.
Sources from media reports indicate that the delayed reaction by the Bandra police to the attack has been criticized by senior officials from the Crime Branch, who assert that a prompt response might have facilitated the swift capture of the suspect. It has been noted that the intruder fled due to poor coordination and a lack of timely alerts to other police units, including the Crime Branch and the Government Railway Police (GRP).
In a related development, it was disclosed that after the assault on Saif Ali Khan, the perpetrator made his way to the Dadar area in Mumbai, particularly the Kaptan Khana neighborhood, where he purchased a pair of headphones from a mobile shop.
Investigators from the crime branch, led by several officers, visited the store to review its CCTV footage for potential evidence. The shopkeeper was interrogated but claimed to be unaware of the attack or the reason for the crime branch's visit.
The police also analyzed the shop's CCTV footage as part of their ongoing investigation. A significant breakthrough was made when authorities located the auto-rickshaw driver, Bhajan Singh Rana, who had transported Saif to Lilavati Hospital following the attack.
The Bandra police have recorded the rickshaw driver's statement to further their inquiry concerning the incident.
Even with the efforts of over 30 police teams, the assailant remains at large, as authorities diligently pursue leads to apprehend him.
The police have initiated a manhunt, scrutinizing CCTV footage and witness accounts to locate the attacker. While the motive behind the assault remains ambiguous, officials are investigating various angles, including personal and professional ties to the actor.
Meanwhile, during her statement, Kareena recounted the family’s reaction during the harrowing event, explaining that she directed the children and other women in the household to the 12th floor for their safety as the attack unfolded.
In a courageous effort to shield his family, Saif Ali Khan intervened when the attacker attempted to approach them, preventing him from getting closer.
Kareena also informed the police that the assailant did not steal anything from their residence but exhibited extreme aggression. She mentioned that the attacker repeatedly tried to injure Saif, who valiantly defended himself. Following the incident, a shaken Kareena was taken to her sister Karisma Kapoor's house for safety.
During the assault, the actor sustained multiple stab wounds, including injuries to his neck and near his spine. He was quickly transported to Lilavati Hospital by his elder son from a previous marriage and underwent emergency surgery.
Medical professionals at the hospital have indicated that Saif Ali Khan is recovering well and is anticipated to be discharged within two to three days.
