In a critical development in the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, Mumbai Police presented evidence in court linking the knife used in the assault to the accused, Mohammad Shariful Islam. The incident, which occurred on January 16 at Khan’s residence in Bandra, Mumbai, left the actor severely injured and led to emergency surgery.
During the court session on Friday, police opposed Islam’s bail plea, citing forensic analysis that matched three knife fragments: one lodged near Khan’s spine, another found at the crime scene, and a third with the accused. These fragments were confirmed to be from the same weapon used in the attack, according to a report from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL).
Saif Ali Khan, 54, was attacked in his 12th-floor apartment and was subsequently hospitalized at Lilavati Hospital. He underwent surgery to remove the knife piece from near his spine and was discharged five days later.
Islam, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested two days after the incident. The police’s submission emphasized the severity of the crime and the strong evidence linking Islam to the attack. They highlighted the risks of releasing him on bail, including potential absconding due to his illegal residency status and the possibility of influencing or threatening the complainant and witnesses.
Furthermore, police raised concerns about the risk of Islam committing similar offenses if released. They argued that detaining him further was necessary, despite the defense’s claims of cooperation with the investigation and assertions that the FIR was falsely registered.
The matter is set to be heard next on April 9, as the court considers the substantial evidence against the accused and the implications of granting bail in such a serious case.
