Saif Ali Khan Undergoes Surgery After Knife Attack During Burglary Attempt

Undergoes Surgery After Knife Attack: Saif Ali Khan's team has confirmed that an attempted burglary took place at the actor's residence, during which he was injured.

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed at least six times by an unidentified attacker, who entered his Mumbai home in a burglary attempt on Thursday with two deep cuts. In addition, one of the knife wounds was very close to his spinal cord.

A statement issued on behalf of the actor revealed that he is currently undergoing surgery at the Lilavati Hospital.'

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"Saif Ali Khan was stabbed by an unidentified person at his Bandra home and was brought in at 3.30 am. He had six stabs and two were deep. Of this one is close to the spine. He is being operated upon by a team of doctors led by Neurosurgeon Dr Nitin Dange, cosmetic surgeon Dr Leena Jain and anaesthesiologist Dr Nisha Gandhi," DrUttamani ofLilavati Hospital said.

"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.

A source claimed that Saif fought with the thief without a weapon to protect his family. This happened in the middle of the night. He fought tough and saved from family being harmed and he got injured in the process. While the guy had a weapon… Saif had nothing.”

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The police have started an investigation, and CCTV footage from the area around the house is being reviewed.

According to reports, his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and their children Taimur and Jeh are safe.

The family has not yet issued any official statement regarding the incident. Mumbai police have confirmed the news.

An unidentified person intruded in the residence of Actor Saif Ali Khan. The actor and the intruder had a scuffle. The actor is injured and is being treated. Investigation is going on.”

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