Saif Ali Khan 'out of danger'; attacker caught on CCTV: What we know so far

Actor Saif Ali Khan, who underwent multiple surgeries after being attacked at his Mumbai home, is currently out of danger and recovering well, according to doctors at Lilavati Hospital.


The Hum Tum star was attacked at his Bandra residence around 2:30 am on Thursday (January 16). The incident occurred on the 11th floor of the Satguru Sharan building when an intruder confronted Saif’s maid.


As Saif attempted to intervene and de-escalate the situation, the altercation escalated into violence. The attacker, armed with a wooden stick and a long Hexa blade, inflicted multiple stab wounds on Saif, causing severe injuries.

Medical treatment and surgery

Saif was rushed to Lilavati Hospital following the attack. Doctors revealed that Saif sustained a significant injury to his thoracic spinal cord when a shard of the knife became lodged in his spine. Surgery was performed to remove the 2.5-inch-long blade and repair the damage to his spinal fluid. After the procedure, Saif was moved to the ICU for close monitoring. The actor is reported to be out of immediate danger, but doctors are monitoring his recovery closely.

Police investigation begins

Mumbai Police swiftly launched an investigation, forming 20 teams to locate the intruder. DCP Dixit Gedam, overseeing the case, said the attacker used the fire escape staircase to enter Saif Ali Khan’s residence, possibly during the night, with robbery as the motive.

The FIR has been registered under sections of robbery, trespassing, and causing grievous hurt. A portion of the knife used in the attack was recovered from Saif’s spine. Forensic teams and the dog squad have collected evidence from Khan’s home and the building. Despite searches in multiple locations across Mumbai, more than 30 hours later, the attacker remains at large.


Witness accounts and family statements

The attack began in the bedroom of Saif and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s younger son, Jeh. The nanny, Eliyama Philip, was the first to notice the intruder and tried to confront him. During the scuffle, the attacker demanded Rs 1 crore from the family. When Saif intervened, he was attacked multiple times.

Saif’s PR team later issued a statement requesting privacy: “There was an attempted burglary at Saif Ali Khan’s residence during which he was attacked and has suffered some injuries. He is currently in hospital undergoing surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter. We will keep you updated.”

Kareena Kapoor Khan also released a statement on Instagram, describing the events as “incredibly challenging” and urging the media to avoid relentless speculation.

Political reactions

The attack has sparked a political row, with leaders questioning the safety of celebrities in Mumbai. Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said, “If celebrities are not safe, who in Mumbai is?” AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also criticised the state government.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, however, maintained that while the incident was “unfortunate”, Mumbai remains safe.