Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed at his Mumbai residence on January 16, 2025, during an attempted burglary. The suspect, Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, a 30-year-old Bangladeshi national, had illegally entered India and was using the alias Bijoy Das. He had been residing on the outskirts of Mumbai for the past five to six months and was employed with a housekeeping agency.
During the early hours of January 16, Shehzad allegedly broke into Khan's home with the intent to commit theft. Upon encountering resistance, he stabbed Khan multiple times, causing serious injuries near the spine, neck, and hands. A female employee present at the residence was also injured. Both victims underwent surgery and are now out of danger.
The Mumbai Police arrested Shehzad on January 19, 2025, in connection with the attack. Initial investigations suggest that Shehzad was unaware that the house he targeted belonged to Saif Ali Khan. He has admitted to the crime during interrogation.
