Saif Ali Khan, considered one of India’s prime Bollywood stars, has had emergency surgical procedure for a number of knife wounds after an tried theft at his house.
The 54-year-old was attacked in Mumbai within the early hours of Thursday morning and sustained six stab wounds – together with two deep cuts on his again, and one near his backbone.
The hospital treating him stated there was a leak of fluid from his spinal twine which required emergency neurosurgery.
Khan has since been moved to the intensive care unit of the hospital.
Dr Niraj Uttamani, of Lilavati Hospital, stated: “Mr Khan is steady and out of hazard and is present process cosmetic surgery.
“A full assessment of his injuries will follow once all surgical procedures are completed.”
Dixit Gedam, deputy commissioner of police, stated officers obtained stories of the assault at round 3am and a manhunt is now underneath approach.
He stated: “One of the accused has been identified, but is yet to be caught and has been absconding.
“He entered the home from a fireplace escape and received entry to the steps. We’re additionally others concerned within the incident. Our police groups are actually throughout the town of Mumbai and have additionally gone past the town’s boundaries.”
Mumbai police stated it seems the attacker is expounded to a member of workers who works at Khan’s house, who allowed the attacker entry into the property.
Officers are questioning three attendants.
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Representatives for Kareena Kapoor Khan stated the remainder of the household was unhurt. Pic: Reuters
Khan, the son of former India cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi and actress Sharmila Tagore, has starred in additional than 70 movies and tv collection, some as a producer.
He lives in an residence within the western suburb of Bandra together with his spouse, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and their youngsters, Taimur, 8, and Jeh, 4.
Representatives for Kareena stated in an announcement that the remainder of the household have been unhurt within the incident.
Ariyama Phillips, who works on the house and raised an alarm, was additionally injured when the actor challenged the intruder.