Saif Ali Khan Attacked: Robbery or inside job? Internet rife with theories on what happened and who stabbed the actor
The shocking stabbing of actor Saif Ali Khan at his high-security home has sparked widespread speculation, with many questioning the true nature of the attack. While the police label it a robbery, conspiracy theories suggest the involvement of someone from the inside, given the high level of security and the attacker's escape.
India awoke to shocking news on Thursday - renowned actor Saif Ali Khan had been stabbed in his own home and was undergoing emergency surgery at a hospital. The incident occurred while Khan was at home with his wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and their two children, all asleep in what was assumed to be the safety of their high-security residence. The police have labelled it a case of robbery, but the public remains unconvinced¡ªfuelling a whirlwind of speculation.
Now that the 54-year-old actor is out of danger and recovering, the internet is abuzz with theories. Many are convinced this was not a simple robbery gone wrong or a random accident.
Questions are mounting about how such an attack could happen to a high-profile celebrity in a supposedly secure home, leading some to believe there's more to this story than what meets the eye.
Saif Ali Khan's injuries are serious. Not life-threatening, but serious.
¡ª THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) January 16, 2025
As per Lilavati Hospital, he suffered thoracic spinal cord injuries, with a knife lodged in his spine and leaking spinal fluid, requiring urgent surgery. Also has two deep wounds on his left hand and one on¡
This is unsettling¡thoracic spinal cord injuries, spinal fluid leakage, a knife lodged in his spine, and deep wounds on his neck and hand. These aren¡¯t just accidental injuries; something serious went down.
¡ª TwentyTwoAlpha ? (@TwentyTwoAlpha) January 16, 2025
For a high-profile personality in a supposedly secure house, this¡
This is truly concerning. It's alarming that such a serious incident occurred to a high-profile person, especially in what should be a secure environment. Questions will undoubtedly be raised about security lapses and how something like this could happen.
¡ª Akshay Pandey (@akshay_pandey8) January 16, 2025
Here are two major conspiracy theories floating around:
1. How did the thief manage to run away?
Questions are swirling around how such an incident could occur in a building with high security and numerous residents. Many are baffled at how the miscreant managed to escape.
There's definitely more than what meets the eye!
¡ª Nirvana (@ViralRightist) January 16, 2025
Forget security, with so many people residing in the building, how did the miscreant managed to run away?
If I can afford CCTV cameras inside and outside my flat, SAIF and family certainly can. How come nothing was captured in¡
During a press conference, Mumbai Police stated, "One accused has been identified, and as per the investigation, he used the staircase."
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan reside in a 12-storey building called Satguru Sharan. Their home spans four floors, each with a 3BHK apartment, covering approximately 3,000 square feet in total. The couple also enjoys an exclusive terrace and a private swimming pool.
2. Could some insider be involved?
Given the high level of security around Saif Ali Khan's residence, suspicions are mounting that the perpetrator could be someone from the inside.
Only an internal person can be so much prepared that created deep wounds.
¡ª Dr. Vineet Kumar Rai (@vineetvinny27) January 16, 2025
No wonder if anyone from his family is involved in this case.
CCTV doesn't claim presence of any external person from outside.
God knows
Shushant ko bhi ye bollywood kha gaya.
It can't be intruders. Security personnels would have caught them.
¡ª The Blitz (@xBlitz007) January 16, 2025
It must be someone very close to Saif. Maybe Kareena is fighting with someone and under the Alcohol influence things like these do happen.
Inside job. Either a disgruntled current or former employee/ business associate/lover.
¡ª §Þ¦Á¦Ç¦É?§ß (@_manishkapoor) January 16, 2025
"Only an internal person can be so much prepared that created deep wounds," speculated one observer.
In a statement, Dr. Uttamani, COO of Lilavati Hospital, had shared details of Saif¡¯s condition: ¡°Saif sustained six injuries¡ªtwo are minor, two intermediate, and two deep injuries. One of the injuries is on the back, close to the spine.¡±
The circumstances surrounding the incident have only deepened the mystery.
Who's investigating the Saif Ali Khan attack?
The Mumbai Police have assembled 10 dedicated teams to conduct a thorough investigation into the attack. Among those involved is encounter specialist Officer Daya Nayak, who was reportedly seen arriving at Saif Ali Khan's residence.
Credit: PTI and X
Reports also indicate that Officer Nayak was accompanied by a full team of crime branch officials as they began their inquiry into the incident.
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