Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan sustained injuries during a scuffle with an intruder who entered his Mumbai residence. BJP MLA Ram Kadam assured that the police would thoroughly investigate the incident and hold the perpetrator accountable.
In a video statement, Kadam said, “According to Police, a man entered the actor’s house with the intention of robbery, and in a scuffle with the man, the actor suffered injuries. The Police will investigate the incident and no one will be spared. Police are responsible to ensure such an incident does not repeat.”
The incident reportedly occurred late Wednesday night. According to Mumbai Police, the intruder initially argued with the actor’s maid. When Saif Ali Khan intervened to diffuse the situation, the intruder turned aggressive, leading to a physical altercation. The actor sustained injuries and was admitted to Lilavati Hospital for treatment.
An official statement from the actor’s team confirmed the attempted burglary, stating, “There was an attempted burglary at 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.”
Deputy Commissioner of Police Dixit Gedam also commented on the matter: “The actor and the intruder had a scuffle. The actor is injured and is being treated. The investigation is ongoing.”
The incident has sparked reactions from political leaders. Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad expressed shock over the attack and questioned the safety of Mumbai’s neighborhoods.
“Extremely shocked at this brazen attack. What is going on in Mumbai? That this happens in Bandra, known as a safe neighborhood, is most concerning. What security can the common man then expect?” Gaikwad wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
She further called out Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, stating, “Day in and day out we hear of gun violence, robberies, stabbing incidents in Mumbai and MMR, and the government has no answers. We need answers, Dev_Fadnavis.”
Police have launched a full investigation into the incident to ensure justice is served and to prevent such occurrences in the future.