A suspect has been detained after considered one of India’s high Bollywood stars was stabbed a number of instances in an tried theft, in response to Indian media reviews.
Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six instances in an assault at his residence in an upscale neighbourhood in Mumbai, within the early hours of Thursday.
He underwent emergency surgical procedure and is now out of hazard, medical doctors stated, after they reportedly needed to take away a 2.5in shard of blade from his backbone.
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Police outdoors the hospital the place Saif Ali Khan is recovering. Pic: AP
After a manhunt throughout town, one particular person was detained, TV channels reported on Friday, including it was not clear in the event that they had been the attacker.
Movies circulating on-line confirmed officers escorting a person right into a police station in Mumbai.
Dikshit Gedam, the police officer investigating the case, didn’t affirm the detention and advised Reuters there was no main improvement within the case.
Dr Niraj Uttamani, of Lilavati Hospital, reportedly stated Khan walked into hospital regardless of his accidents “like a lion”, accompanied by his son.
“He was soaked in blood when he arrived in the hospital,” he added, in response to NDTV.
“But he walked in like a lion. He is a real hero.
“He’s very lucky. If a knife was 2mm deeper, he would have sustained a critical damage.”
The assault on Khan, considered one of Bollywood’s best-known actors, shocked the movie business and led to many calling for higher policing and safety.
Mr Gedam stated police obtained reviews of an assault round 3am, and the suspected attacker entered the house from a fireplace escape and acquired entry to the steps.
Police stated it appeared the attacker was associated to a member of workers who labored at Khan’s residence – who allowed them entry into the property.
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 sequence, some as a producer.
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Saif Ali Khan is married to fellow Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan. Pic: Reuters
He lives in an residence within the western suburb of Bandra along with his spouse, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, and their kids.
Representatives for Ms Khan stated in an announcement that the remainder of the household had been unhurt within the incident.
Ariyama Phillips, who works on the residence and raised the alarm, was additionally injured when the actor challenged the intruder.
