Saif Ali Khan discharged from hospital after five days
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Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan has been discharged from Lilavati Hospital after being undertreated for stab wounds for almost five long days. The star has demonstrated great resilience and courage by refusing a wheelchair and walking out of the hospital on his own.
The actor was received with huge cheer from the media persons waiting to see him at his house.
After getting discharged, paps got hold of Saif's first appearance. He smiled the brightest for the paps. The actor was clean-shaven and didn't show a slight worry on his face. The car instantly left, and fans were able only to get a glimpse of Saif Ali Khan. In another glimpse, Saif was spotted walking inside his home amid tight police security.
The attack on Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times by an intruder on Thursday morning. The attack took place at the actor's house in Bandra, which he shares with his wife, Kareena Kapoor, and their two kids. The actor reached Lilavati Hospital at 3 am on Thursday and had been admitted there since. He underwent a five-hour surgery at nearby Lilavati Hospital on Thursday and was shifted to the ICU later in the day. A piece of the knife was taken out of the actor's body.
Saif suffered six injuries in the attack, two of which were deep cuts. Doctors at Lilavati Hospital said he was leaking spinal fluid when he arrived at the hospital on Thursday. However, he was fortunate to have escaped any severe injuries. He is recovering well, doctors had said. On social media and in the film fraternity, the actor has been called a hero in the manner he took on the attacker to protect his family and staff.
Accused arrested
The alleged attacker was arrested on Sunday. The 30-year-old accused, identified as Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, who changed his name to Vijay Das, was remanded in police custody for five days on Sunday.