Know how Saif Ali Khan attacked at home; police probe raises critical questions

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his Bandra residence in Mumbai around 2:30 am on Thursday. The unidentified assailant entered his 11th-floor flat and attacked him with a sharp weapon, inflicting six wounds, two of which are serious.

Saif underwent neurosurgery and is now stable. The attacker escaped unnoticed, raising several questions about the security lapse in the high-profile actor’s residence.

Key questions troubling investigators:

1. How did the attacker enter the house?

Despite high security and CCTV surveillance, the attacker managed to bypass all barriers and reach Saif’s room unnoticed. How such a breach occurred remains unclear.

2. Where were the security guards?

Bollywood celebrities are usually guarded by strict security protocols. However, Saif’s guards were seemingly absent during the attack, raising doubts about their role in preventing such incidents.

3. Was there an insider involved?

Police suspect the attacker had inside information about the house. He allegedly scuffled with a maid before confronting Saif. The possibility of a mole or informant within the household is being explored.

4. Was it a friendly entry?

The assailant’s ability to enter and leave the 11th floor undetected raises suspicions about whether he had prior access or assistance from someone familiar with the building.

5. How did the attacker scale the building?

Some reports suggest the assailant climbed to the 11th floor using a pipe. While unconfirmed, this possibility highlights the audacity of the attack.

6. What about Saif’s family?

Questions remain about the whereabouts of Saif’s wife, Kareena Kapoor, and their children during the attack.

Police have detained three household staff members for questioning and deployed sniffer dogs to investigate the crime scene. The case highlights significant security concerns for Bollywood celebrities living in high-profile areas.