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Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case: Accused Identified as Bangladeshi Citizen
Updated on: 21 January, 2025 12:12 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case
The Mumbai police have identified and arrested the accused in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case. The suspect, a 30-year-old Bangladeshi national, was apprehended early Sunday morning after being on the run for three days. Authorities have uncovered shocking details about his identity and movements leading up to the crime.
After stabbing the actor during a scuffle, Fakir initially hid in the garden of the same building for two hours before fleeing. Following an intense manhunt, police traced him to Thane.
Fakir initially tried to mislead investigators by claiming to be Vijay Das, a resident of Kolkata. However, he was unable to provide any valid s to support this claim. Under interrogation, he revealed his real name and admitted to being a Bangladeshi citizen.
Police confirmed Shariful’s nationality by obtaining his school leaving certificate from his brother in Bangladesh. In a statement, the police said, “He called his brother and asked him to send his school leaving certificate. His brother sent it (the certificate) on Fakir`s mobile phone. This is strong evidence to prove he is a Bangladeshi national.”
Investigators also found evidence on Fakir’s cellphone, including call logs and app-based communications with family members in Bangladesh.
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Police revealed that Fakir worked in housekeeping roles in pubs and hotels in Worli and Thane, arranged through a labour contractor named Amit Pandey.
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Fakir eventually entered Saif Ali Khan’s building armed with a knife and tools. After attacking the actor, he slept in a garden near a college in Bandra and changed his clothes to avoid detection.
Mumbai police are now piecing together Fakir’s movements over the past few months and investigating his motives further. The incident has not only raised questions about celebrity security but has also highlighted gaps in how un ed migrants can move freely across state borders and obtain identification.
Saif Ali Khan, who is recovering at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, is said to be stable. Meanwhile, the arrest of the accused has brought some relief to his family and fans, who are now hoping for swift justice.
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Accused Arrested After Days in Hiding
The accused, identified as Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, was arrested at around 2 am on Sunday while hiding in the mangroves of Thane. He reportedly entered Saif Ali Khan’s apartment in Bandra with the intention of stealing large sums of money.After stabbing the actor during a scuffle, Fakir initially hid in the garden of the same building for two hours before fleeing. Following an intense manhunt, police traced him to Thane.
Fakir initially tried to mislead investigators by claiming to be Vijay Das, a resident of Kolkata. However, he was unable to provide any valid s to support this claim. Under interrogation, he revealed his real name and admitted to being a Bangladeshi citizen.
Police confirmed Shariful’s nationality by obtaining his school leaving certificate from his brother in Bangladesh. In a statement, the police said, “He called his brother and asked him to send his school leaving certificate. His brother sent it (the certificate) on Fakir`s mobile phone. This is strong evidence to prove he is a Bangladeshi national.”
Investigators also found evidence on Fakir’s cellphone, including call logs and app-based communications with family members in Bangladesh.
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Journey from Bangladesh to Mumbai
Fakir crossed the Dawki River along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya around seven months ago. He stayed briefly in West Bengal, where he allegedly used a local Aadhaar card to obtain a SIM card. From there, he travelled to Mumbai in search of work, taking jobs that did not require identity verification.Police revealed that Fakir worked in housekeeping roles in pubs and hotels in Worli and Thane, arranged through a labour contractor named Amit Pandey.
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Failed Attempt Before Targeting Saif Ali Khan
Before entering Saif Ali Khan’s residence, Fakir attempted to trespass into a nearby bungalow belonging to another Bollywood superstar. However, the attempt failed after guard dogs barked, forcing him to flee. While some CCTV cameras captured this trespassing, the footage was unclear.Fakir eventually entered Saif Ali Khan’s building armed with a knife and tools. After attacking the actor, he slept in a garden near a college in Bandra and changed his clothes to avoid detection.
Mumbai police are now piecing together Fakir’s movements over the past few months and investigating his motives further. The incident has not only raised questions about celebrity security but has also highlighted gaps in how un ed migrants can move freely across state borders and obtain identification.
Saif Ali Khan, who is recovering at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, is said to be stable. Meanwhile, the arrest of the accused has brought some relief to his family and fans, who are now hoping for swift justice.
Also Read: The Person Who Attacked Saif Ali Khan Knew One of The House Helps, Police Say
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