Saif Ali Khan attack case: Actor now assigned security round-the-clock
Bandra police conduct a search operation at Bandra Talao. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi

The actor has been provided 1+1 security, which means a constable will be present 24 hours, seven days a week
MID-DAY (January 23, 2025)

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has been provided security by the Mumbai police after being attacked inside his home by a Bangladeshi national, Shariful Islam, allegedly during a theft attempt. The police have assigned ‘1+1 security’ to the actor, meaning one constable will stay with him around the clock.

The security will remain in place until the investigation concludes. Authorities aim to determine whether Shariful’s motive was purely theft or if there was another intention behind the attack. While seeking Shariful’s custody, police told the court that further investigation was required to uncover any additional motives. 

“We have provided 1+1 security to Saif Ali Khan, where one constable will remain with the actor 24/7. The security is not categorised,” said a senior Mumbai police officer.

Evidence search at Bandra Talao
The Bandra police suspect that the accused, in the Saif Ali Khan attack case, discarded parts of the knife and the clothes he wore during the incident in Bandra Talao. Officers are actively searching the area for crucial evidence connected to the case. According to the investigation, the accused slept at the National College bus stop near BMC's garden around 3 am. He was captured on CCTV, but the footage was blurry. During this time, he also changed his clothes.

Around 7.30 am, he reportedly reached Bandra Talao and threw the knife parts and clothing into the water, as revealed during police questioning. He then walked to Lucky Junction and proceeded to Bandra station. Outside the station, he spent 20 minutes deciding whether to travel by train. Eventually, he boarded a train at 8.35 am from Bandra to Dadar railway station.

On Wednesday, Bandra police, accompanied by divers and swimmers, conducted a search at Bandra Talao with the accused present to pinpoint the exact locations. However, no evidence has been recovered from the water body so far.

Forensic analysis
The accused struggles to communicate in Hindi, speaking in a Bangladeshi dialect. Police, investigating the Saif Ali Khan attack case, have asked him to speak slowly to ensure clarity.  All collected evidence, including clothes, bloodstains, and footprints, has been sent for forensic analysis.