Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan has been brutally injured after being stabbed six times by an alleged intruder during an attempted burglary at his and Kareena Kapoor's Bandra home in the early hours of the day. As per the latest reports, the actor was brought to the Lilavati Hospital at around 3.30 am on Thursday by son Ibrahim and a member of household staff.
According to police sources, Saif Ali Khan was injured in a break-in attempt at Bandra at 2:30 am. Ibrahim, who does not live with them, rushed to Bandra place upon hearing of the break-in and then took his father to the hospital, Dr Niraj Uttamani, COO of Lilavati Hospital, said.
On Thursday morning, Saif Ali Khan's team shared an official statement in which they said: "There was an attempted burglary at Mr Saif Ali Khan’s residence. 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 on the situation.”
Saif is currently at the Lilavati Hospital, undergoing surgery for his injuries. Dr Niraj Uttamani, COO of Lilavati Hospital, said, “Saif has six injuries, two of which are deeper. One of the injuries is closer to his spine." The doctor added that there is one injury on the neck, and that is also being evaluated.
"We are operating on him. He is being operated upon by Neurosurgeon Nitin Dange, cosmetic surgeon Leena Jain, and anaesthetist Nisha Gandhi. We will be tell the extent of the damage only after the surgery is done." He said that the surgery started at 5.30 am.
A doctor at Leelavati Hospital, who sought anonymity, told HT that the doctors found a piece of knife in the body and the doctors are still examining the extent of damage. However, the actor is able to move his limbs, which shows that the spine is ok.