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Saif Ali Khan Stabbed News: Saif Ali Khan suffered severe injuries after he was stabbed at least six times by an unidentified attacker, who entered his Bandra (West), Mumbai home in a burglary attempt on Thursday, January 16. 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 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.

Priyanka Chaturvedi also mentioned politician Baba Siddique’s murder and the firing outside actor Salman Khan's home.

"Baba Siddique ji's family is still awaiting justice after his shocking murder. Salman Khan forced to live in a bulletproof house. Now it is Saif Ali Khan All in Bandra. An area which has the highest concentration of celebrities, which is supposed to have adequate security. If celebrities are not safe then who in Mumbai is? Wishing Saif Ali Khan a speedy recovery," Chaturvedi said.

Reacting to the incident, Saif Ali Khan’s team issued a statement which said that he is undergoing surgery. They also requested the media and fans to be patient until the investigation is complete.

The statement of Saif Ali Khan’s team read, “There was an attempted burglary at Mr Saif Ali Khan’s residence. He is currently in hospital undergoing a surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter We will keep you updated on the situation.”

Clyde Crasto, the spokesperson for the Sharad Pawar-led NCP camp, said if high-profile people such as Saif Ali Khan can be attacked in their homes, questions arise about the safety of common citizens.

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"Attack on Saif Ali Khan is a cause for concern because if such high profile people with levels of security can be attacked in their homes, then what could happen to common citizens? Fear of law seems to be at a low in Maharashtra due to leniencies in the past couple of years," he said on X.

"What is going on in Mumbai? That this happens in Bandra in a what is known as a safe neighbourhood, is what is most concerning. What security can the common man then expect?" Congress MP Varsha Gaekwad expressed shock in a post on X.

"Day in and day out we hear of gun violence, robberies, stabbing incidents in Mumbai and MMR and the government has no answers. We need answers," she added.

Amid the criticism, BJP MLA Ram Kadam said the police would investigate the incident and no one will be spared. "According to Police, a man entered the actor's house with the intention of robbery, and in a scuffle with the man the actor suffered injuries. The Police will investigate the incident and no one will be spared. Police are responsible to ensure such an incident does not repeat," he said in a video message.

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As quoted by ANI, Dr Niraj Uttamani, COO of Lilavati Hospital said "Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an unidentified person at his house. He has six wounds from sharp objects like knife etc. of which two wounds are deep and one close to his spine. A small piece of foreign body close to the spine is identified. He is currently undergoing surgery under Dr Nitin Dange, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Dr Leena Jain,Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Dr Nisha Gandhi,Consultant Anaesthesiologist, Dr Kavita Srinivas,Intensivist, Dr Manoj Deshmukh Consultant Radiologist. The extent of the damage will be understood once the surgery is completed."