Terrifying Attack on Saif Ali Khan: Saif was attacked during an attempted robbery in his home. The actor’s maternal grandmother, Alyama Philip, has come forward to recall the horrific experience, shedding light on the terrifying moments when Khan was injured.
Terrifying Attack on Saif Ali Khan
According to Philip’s statement to the police, the incident took place in the early hours of the night. She was sleeping on the floor in Khan’s son Jeh’s room when she woke up to a noise at around 2 am. She was horrified to see that an intruder was moving towards the sleeping child. The attacker, described as a thin, short man in his 40s, immediately pushed Philip aside when he attempted to intervene.
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“I sat up to see who was in the bathroom… I saw a thin and short man come out and go towards Jeh’s bed,” Philip told PTI. The intruder warned her to keep quiet, saying, “koi awaz nahi,” which means “no sound” in Hindi.
Demand for money
When Philip mustered up the courage to ask the man what he wanted, he demanded ₹1 crore. In the struggle, he was attacked with a knife, injuring his wrist. Despite his injuries, Philip tried to save the girl, recalling, “I asked him what he wanted. He said he wanted money and he wanted ₹1 crore.”
A heroic response
Hearing the commotion, Saif Ali Khan and his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan rushed from their room to help. Khan sustained serious injuries in the scuffle that followed.
The police, who have formed at least 10 teams to investigate the incident, are currently questioning the house staff and security personnel. They have obtained CCTV footage that shows the attacker fleeing through the fire exit staircase.
Medical update on Saif Ali Khan
Khan was rushed to Lilavati Hospital after the incident, where doctors informed him that he would make a full recovery. Giving an update on Khan’s condition, Dr Neeraj Utmani, the hospital’s chief operating officer, said he suffered six injuries in the attack, including:
- Two minor injuries
- Two medium injuries
- Two deep injuries, one of which was near the spine
- A 2.5-inch piece of the blade was surgically removed from his back, and the medical team is optimistic about his recovery.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that can lurk in even the safest of homes.
A father’s love knows no fear, even in the face of danger.
Saif Ali Khan was stabbed while protecting his family during a robbery, with his two little kids inside the house. Praying for his recovery and strength for his family 🙏🏻#SaifAliKhan | #Bollywood pic.twitter.com/pkmboCmad5— Yash Tiwari (@DrYashTiwari) January 16, 2025
As police continue their investigation, the community hopes for swift justice and wishes for the swift recovery of all involved. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
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