Saif Ali Khan Attack: Who is Mohammad Shehzad?

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• Saif Ali Khan was attacked in his Bandra home on Thursday night.
• The attacker, Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, stabbed Saif six times during an altercation.
• Shehzad evaded arrest for three days, disguising himself as ‘Vijay Das.’
• Mumbai Police formed 35 teams and arrested him in Thane.
• Initial investigation suggests Shehzad may be an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Incident Details
In a shocking event, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked in his Bandra residence. At 1:37 AM, CCTV footage captured the suspect entering the building. Later, a house help spotted him in the room of Saif’s younger son, Jeh. During a confrontation, the attacker stabbed Saif six times in his neck and back.

Swift Police Investigation
Mumbai Police, with 35 teams, worked tirelessly for three days to trace the culprit. The accused was apprehended from a labor camp near Thane.

Who is the Attacker?
Identified as Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, the accused used aliases like Vijay Das and Bijoy Das. He lacks valid Indian documentation and is suspected to have entered the country illegally.

Police Statement
DCP Dikshit Gadam revealed that Shehzad entered Saif’s home intending to steal. Initial evidence hints that the accused is likely a Bangladeshi national. Shehzad frequently changed his location to evade detection.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Saif Ali Khan’s attacker was caught after a detailed 3-day investigation.
• Mohammad Shehzad, also known as Vijay Das, is suspected of being a Bangladeshi.
• The actor sustained six knife wounds but is recovering after surgeries.

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