- By Nidhi Giri
- Thu, 16 Jan 2025 02:18 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Saif Ali Khan Stabbed: Saif Ali Khan suffered severe injuries after he was stabbed multiple times by an unidentified attacker, who entered his Bandra (West), Mumbai home in a burglary attempt in the wee hours on Thursday, January 16. Notably, this is the third time such a crime has occurred in Mumbai's upscale area of Bandra. In July 2024, actor Salman Khan's home in Bandra came under attack as two shooters allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang fired shots at his house. The attack prompted Salman Khan to upgrade security at his Galaxy Homes apartment with bulletproof glass and electric fencing. In October 2024, former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Baba Siddiqui, known to be close to Salman Khan, was shot dead outside his son's office in Bandra. The attackers were again linked to the Bishnoi gang.
The high-profile attack has triggered a political row with Opposition parties in Maharashtra questioning the Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti Government in the state over the law and order situation.
Rajya Sabha MP from Shiv Sena (UBT), Priyanka Chaturvedi, targeted the Maharashtra government and asked "if celebrities are not safe, who in Mumbai is".
"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," Priyanka Chaturvedi said on X.
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Notably, Saif Ali Khan was rushed to the Lilavati Hospital after the incident, wherein the medical facility's chief operating officer Niraj Uttamani said that the actor was admitted with six injuries, of which two were deeper.
The actor is currently in the recovery phase, where a team of medical professionals is closely monitoring his progress. The attacker fled the scene after injuring Saif. The police have formed multiple teams to nab the accused. The police have started the process of registering an First Information Report (FIR).
Baba Siddique Murder
In October 2024, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique was shot dead by three attackers outside his son Zeeshan's office in Mumbai's Bandra East area. The leader was rushed to Lilavati Hospital but he succumbed to his injuries.
The 66-year-old politician's murder was allegedly pre-planned. The assailants fired as many as six rounds at the NCP leader, of which three hit Baba, said DCP (Crime Branch) Datta Nalawade.
The shooters had reportedly been in Mumbai 25-30 days before the incident and had even recced the shooting spot as well as Baba Siddique's home and office in advance.
Siddique had received a death threat 15 days before the murder, police said, adding that his security was upgraded to Y category after that. Notably, a police constable was also fatally shot during Siddique's murder.
Salman Khan Death Threats And House Firing
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who has received multiple life threats, faced a grim situation when gunshots were fired outside his home, Galaxy Apartments, in Bandra in April 2024.
Two persons had opened fire at Salman's home and fled the scene on a motorcycle, covering their faces under helmets. The firing was described as a "meticulously planned attack' by the Mumbai Crime Branch.
The firing was allegedly orchestrated by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, under the supervision of the gangster's Canada-based brother Anmol Bishnoi.
The two assailants, who fired at the actor's home, allegedly wanted to threaten Salman for not apologising after killing a blackbuck, which is worshipped by the Bishnoi community in Rajasthan.
Notably, just last week, Salman Khan completed extensive renovations and enhanced renovations at his Bandra home. The actor's home now has a bulletproof balcony, a modern security system, and high-resolution CCTV cameras to detect any suspicious activity nearby.
