Maharashtra: The authorities in Mumbai have set up a probe and started an investigation after the alleged knife attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan on Thursday.
Officials said that a team of experts on Thursday evening reached the residence of the actor to carry out the probe over the attack on the actor.
The authorities are intensifying their efforts to understand the circumstances of the incident, gather evidence, and identify any other potential suspects.
The team’s visit in the ongoing probe seeks to uncover details regarding the motive and nature of the attack on the actor.
The incident unfolded at Saif’s residence in the ‘Satguru Sharan’ building in Bandra after an intruder allegedly confronted Khan’s maid. When Saif attempted to intervene and de-escalate the situation, the confrontation turned physical. The actor sustained injuries during the scuffle and was rushed to Lilavati Hospital for treatment.
Saif sustained a thoracic spinal cord injury, as per Dr Nitin Dange of Lilavati Hospital.
“Saif Ali Khan was admitted to the hospital at 2 am with an alleged history of assault by some unknown person. He sustained a major injury to the thoracic spinal cord due to a lodged knife in the spine. A surgery was performed to remove the knife and repair leaking spinal fluid,” the doctor informed.
Saif also suffered deep wounds on his left hand and neck, the doctor informed.
Earlier, Saif’s team also issued a statement stating that the actor is out of danger and is currently recovering.”Saif Ali Khan has come out of surgery and is out of danger. He is currently in recovery and the doctors are monitoring his progress. All family members are safe and the police are investigating the incident,” the statement read.
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