As per the reports, the maid working for the family was also attacked after a scuffle occurred in the apartment. The police began an investigation into the case and stated that no CCTV footage checked by the authorities showed the attacker entering the building before midnight.
This indicates that the attacker may have hidden somewhere inside the apartment prior to the attack.
“An unidentified person intruded in the residence of Actor Saif Ali Khan. The actor and the intruder had a scuffle. The actor is injured and is being treated. The investigation is going on,” the police said.
Meanwhile, the family of the actor has also released a statement saying that the attack was part of an attempted burglary at Khan’s residence. “He is currently in the hospital undergoing surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter. we will keep you updated on the given situation,” they said.
#SaifAliKhan’s family and team have released an official statement about his current condition.#Trending pic.twitter.com/hb4FkJlxAT
— Filmfare (@filmfare) January 16, 2025
The statement by the actor’s family has sparked confusion among the fans, with netizens questioning how the residence of an ultra-rich celebrity couple can have such lapses in security. The netizens meanwhile also refused to believe the ‘burglary attempt’ claimed by the family saying that there must be more to the story than meets the eye.
“This was not a robbery.. this was MOST LIKELY an extortion or vasooli attempt by the underworld. No way a person got THAT close and that too ALONE. An altercation ensued which led to the stabbing. You can’t rule out a crime when you have stab wounds so it was filed as robbery,” said one of the handles on X.
💥This was not a robbery.. this was MOST LIKELY an extortion or vasooli attempt by the underworld.
— Akshay K (@Rawasitgets) January 16, 2025
No way a person got THAT close and that too ALONE. An altercation ensued which led to the stabbing. You can't rule out a crime when you have stab wounds so it was filed as robbery https://t.co/JNaXyCiFov
Another user stated that the building where Khan resides is quite tall and secure and that the place looks actually impossible to penetrate, considering it is a posh locality in Bandra where the richest of the rich in the city live. “The building where Saif Ali Khan has his residence. Located in Bandra – the actor owns 4 floors. Not a Security Expert – but having known the building well, got the feel it’s a very tough place to penetrate,” he said.
The building where Saif Ali Khan has his residence. Located in Bandra – the actor owns 4 floors.
— Vishal Bhargava (@VishalBhargava5) January 16, 2025
Not a Security Expert – but having known the building well, got the feel it’s a very tough place to penetrate. pic.twitter.com/aRDk0L3pVq
#SaifAliKhan Ka security guard pic.twitter.com/H5O8xx5ONe
— Byomkesh (@byomkesbakshy) January 16, 2025
Some social media users started to weave political motives behind the attack, indicating that the actor’s recent meeting with PM Modi may have something to do with it. In December 2024, Khan met PM Modi and spoke to him in detail about his career, family, and children. Khan also later lauded the PM saying that he was very attentive and that it was a wonderful experience meeting the leader.
Have the slaves blamed Modi yet ?#SaifAliKhan pic.twitter.com/3YYivQGH19
— Kashmiri Hindu (@BattaKashmiri) January 16, 2025
“Everything was going well in Saif Ali Khan’s life, then he met Narendra Modi. Rest is history,” another user said.
Everything was going well in Saif Ali Khan 's life, then he met Narendra Modi. rest is history 🥺 #SaifAliKhan pic.twitter.com/LUdvN8YioN
— Veena Jain (@DrJain21) January 16, 2025
इनके सत्ता में आने के बाद से सब कुछ ख़तरे में ही है.
— Neha Singh Rathore (@nehafolksinger) January 16, 2025
सोच कर बताइए ऐसा क्या है जो ख़तरे में नहीं है?#SaifAliKhan pic.twitter.com/iap2B23vRQ
The netizens further continued to question the security arrangements at Khan’s residence and claimed that if this big actor could not be protected, how common man be protected by the state? Meanwhile, several refused to buy the burglary event claimed by the family.
#SaifAliKhan
— Jitesh (@Chaotic_mind99) January 16, 2025
If he can’t ensure the security of the people he meet, how will he ensure the safety of 140 crore Indians ? pic.twitter.com/NFQyI6TOV3
Saif Ali Khan Security Guard..😭 #SaifAliKhan pic.twitter.com/dPzyLTeV13
— Jo Kar (@i_am_gustakh) January 16, 2025
Some even stated that Khan’s upcoming film was named ‘Jewel Thief’ and that this claimed robbery event could be a low-key promotional tactic to promote the film. “Saif’s upcoming movie is Jewel Thief, which is a robbery movie. I hope this is not a marketing stunt, otherwise, it’s a very low way of promotion!” he said.
Saif's upcoming movie is Jewel Thief, which is a robbery movie. I hope this is not a marketing stunt, otherwise, it's a very low way of promotion! pic.twitter.com/1Ox1MfrQ90
— Aaraynsh (@aaraynsh) January 16, 2025
BJP’s Prashant Umrao also claimed that the attack did not look like a burglary event as the CCTV showed no entry or exit of suspected individuals.
नशे के बाद आपसी लड़ाई का मामला लग रहा है।
— Prashant Umrao (@ippatel) January 16, 2025
बिल्डिंग के गेट व लिफ्ट फ्लोर का सीसीटीवी बता रहा है कि कोई भी व्यक्ति घर में नहीं घुसा।
#SaifAliKhan pic.twitter.com/gFWnFA4Xn3
It is crucial to note that the attack happened at around 2.30 am on Thursday, 16th January after which the actor was shifted to the Leelavati Hospital. Amid this, the opposition has slammed the Devendra Fadnavis-led government for failing to protect the actor. The actor has suffered severe injuries near the spine.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi attacked the BJP government and said, “What a shame that Mumbai sees another high-profile attempt on life, the attack on Saif Ali Khan yet again raises questions on Mumbai Police and the Home Minister. This is after a series of incidents that show there is a deliberate attempt to undermine Mumbai by targeting big names.”
She indicated that this was a major attack on the Bollywood person after the murder of veteran politician Baba Siddique and firing outside Salman Khan’s home. “Baba Siddique ji’s family is still awaiting justice after his shocking murder. Salman Khan was forced to live in a bulletproof house. Now it is Saif Ali Khan All in Bandra. An area that has the highest concentration of celebrities, is supposed to have adequate security. If celebrities are not safe then who in Mumbai is? Wishing Saif Ali Khan a speedy recovery,” she added.
My comment on the latest murderous attack in Mumbai. https://t.co/a2aD1ymRGr pic.twitter.com/MohkfAN01d
— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) January 16, 2025
The police in the given case have stated that the investigations are underway and questions like the number of attackers, the reason for the attack and the CCTV footage showing no imprints of the attacker are all yet to be ascertained.
Actor Salman Khan is under protection due to threats by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Recently, the police investigation had indicated that the motive behind NCP leader Baba Siddiqui’s murder was his proximity to Salman Khan. The Bishnoi gang had vowed to avenge the killing of the blackbuck by Salman Khan in the late 1990s. The Bishnoi community considers blackbucks sacred and raised them as their own children.
Another notable fact is that Saif Ali Khan also starred in the movie Hum Sath Sath Hain and was named in the blackbuck poaching case. His name was also featured in the complaint filed by the Bishnoi community in October 1998 regarding the blackbuck poaching incident.