Mumbai:
The manhunt to arrest the intruder who attacked actor Saif Ali Khan in his Bandra residence on Thursday continues to be ongoing, with the Mumbai Police recording statements of over 30 individuals. One individual has been detained for questioning.
Here are the newest updates on assault on Saif Ali Khan:
- Saif Ali Khan sustained severe accidents after he was stabbed six occasions by an intruder at his residence in Mumbai’s Bandra space within the early hours of Thursday. The incident passed off when the accused allegedly entered Mr Khan’s home on the eleventh flooring of the Satguru Sharan constructing for a housebreaking. Left bleeding after the assault, Mr Khan was rushed to a close-by hospital the place he underwent surgical procedure and is recovering properly.
- The Mumbai Police had detained one individual on Friday morning however launched him hours later saying that he was not associated to the Saif Ali Khan assault case. However, the person was taken into custody once more at night time for questioning.
- The cops have shaped 20 groups, together with 10 groups from the Crime Branch, to analyze the case. CCTV footage from the Bandra space has been seized, and no less than two extra suspects are reportedly being questioned.
- Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan recorded her assertion with Bandra Police, concerning the assault on her husband and actor, Mr Khan. The assertion was recorded on Friday night at her residence within the presence of cops. The police have recorded over 30 statements in reference to the assault, together with a carpenter who labored at Saif’s place two days earlier than the incident.
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated the police have a number of clues and can arrest the accused quickly. “Police investigation is happening….they’ve many clues and I really feel the police will quickly zero in,” he stated.
- Officials stated the attacker’s breaking in at Mr Khan’s home lasted for practically half-hour. According to police sources, the intruder had scaled the wall of an adjoining compound to enter the premises. Officials stated the intruder was acquainted with the format of the constructing and took the steps on the rear facet of the constructing to succeed in the ground the place the actor lives. He then entered Mr Khan’s house via the fireplace escape.
- According to the police, the accused had demanded Rs 1 crore after barging inside Mr Khan’s flat.
- A nurse caring for Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s youthful son Jehangir (Jeh), Eliyama Philips – who first encountered the intruder that stabbed Mr Khan – described the accused as a 35 to 40 years previous man with a darkish complexion. According to Ms Philps, the attacker has a slim construct and is roughly 5 toes 5 inches tall.
- Two CCTV footage have emerged to date displaying the person who stabbed Mr Khan. In one of many movies, the accused – who had his face lined and was carrying a bag – could be seen climbing the steps earlier than coming into the actor’s home. In one other footage from the constructing’s sixth flooring, the intruder was seen taking the steps whereas fleeing after the incident. He was not seen thereafter.
- While a political squabble erupted over the incident in Maharashtra, state minister Yogesh Kadam stated that there was no underworld gang behind the assault. “A suspect who has been detained in reference to the assault shouldn’t be a part of any gang. No gang has carried out this assault. The theft was the one motive behind the assault on the actor,” he stated.