January 16th 2025.
Saif Ali Khan, a well-known Hindi film star, was the victim of a shocking and daring attack in his upscale Bandra apartment early Thursday morning. The incident has sparked questions about the safety and security of celebrities in the bustling city of Mumbai, known for its financial and showbiz scene.
At the time of the attack, Saif Ali Khan, his wife Kareena Kapoor, and their two sons, four-year-old Jeh and eight-year-old Taimur, were all asleep in their 12th-floor apartment. Their five house helps were also present. According to Jeh's nanny Eliyama Philip, who was the first to encounter the armed intruder, the attacker demanded a sum of Rs 1 crore (equivalent to approximately $135,000 USD).
Police officials believe that the intruder may have sneaked into the apartment during the night with the intention of robbery, as there were no signs of forced entry or a break-in. The attacker, who was armed with a wooden stick and a long Hexa blade, managed to escape through the stairs and remains at large.
Philip, who has been working for the star couple for four years, recounted the terrifying events of the night. She stated that she was sleeping on the floor in Jeh's room and was woken up around 2 am by a noise. When she saw a man approaching the sleeping child, she panicked and rushed to pick him up. However, she was pushed away by the intruder, who then attacked her with the blade, causing a minor injury to her wrist. Philip tried to reason with the attacker and asked him what he wanted, to which he responded with a demand for money.
Her screams alerted Saif and Kareena, who quickly came to her aid. The attacker then turned his attention to Saif and attacked him with a knife. In the commotion, another house help also rushed out to raise an alarm, causing the intruder to flee. CCTV footage showed the attacker, who was wearing a red scarf and carrying a backpack, running down the stairs from the sixth floor of the building.
The incident has caused widespread concern and led to the formation of 10 police teams to investigate the crime. Despite the shocking nature of the attack, doctors at Lilavati Hospital, where Saif was rushed to, assured that he was on a full recovery path. The surgery to remove a 2.5-inch piece of the blade from his spine was successful, and he is expected to be moved out of the ICU and into a regular room in the next few days.
According to Dr. Nitin Dange, the neurosurgeon who led the team of doctors operating on Saif, he sustained six injuries, two of which were minor, two were intermediate, and two were deep. One of the injuries was on his back, close to his spine, and was the most concerning. Thankfully, the surgery was able to remove the knife and repair the leaking spinal fluid. The plastic surgery team also repaired the other two deep wounds on his left hand and right side of the neck.
Saif, who was awarded a Padma Shri in 2010, was taken to the hospital in an autorickshaw. The incident has caused shock and disbelief among people from all sectors, including prominent politicians like West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal. Investigations are ongoing, and a first information report has been registered based on Philip's statement.
Mumbai, being home to India's biggest showbiz stars and industry leaders, has been the scene of various attacks on celebrities in recent years. This incident has once again highlighted the vulnerability of even well-guarded celebrities and raised concerns about the state of law and order in the city.
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