Saif Ali Khan’s Team Issues Statement After Knife Attack Lands Him In Hospital: “He’s Undergoing Surgery”

Saif Ali Khan sustained six stab wounds

Saif Ali Khan‘s team has confirmed that an attempted burglary took place at the actor’s residence, during which he was injured. A statement issued on behalf of the actor revealed that he is currently undergoing surgery at the Lilavati Hospital.

“There was an attempted burglary at Mr. Saif Ali Khan‘s residence. He is currently in hospital undergoing surgery. We request the media and fans to be patient. It is a police matter,” the official statement said.

The hospital recently issued a statement. Dr Niraj Uttamani, the COO of Lilavati Hospital, shared details about Saif’s condition, confirming that the actor had been stabbed by an unidentified assailant during the burglary. Saif sustained six stab wounds, with two of them being particularly deep. 

One of the wounds was close to his spine. Dr Uttamani explained that Saif was brought to the hospital around 3:30 AM and is being treated by a team of specialists.

A source close to the actor revealed that Saif fought off the thief without any weapon, attempting to protect his family during the early morning attack.

The police have launched an investigation and are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the area surrounding the house. If reports are to be believed, Kareena and her children are unharmed and safe.