Maharashtra Opposition leaders, together with Priyanka Chaturvedi of the Shiv Sensa (UBT), expressed concern over the assault on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan by an intruder at his Bandra residence in Mumbai and termed the incident as “worrisome”.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi(PTI file)
“What a shame that Mumbai sees another high profile attempt on life, the attack on Saif Ali Khan yet again raises questions on Mumbai Police & the Home Minister,” Priyanka Chaturvedi posted on X.
The Rajya Sabha MP added that the incident comes after a collection of others that present a “deliberate attempt” to undermine Mumbai by focusing on huge names.
“Baba Siddique ji’s family is still awaiting justice after his shocking murder. Salman Khan forced to live in a bullet proof house. Now it is Saif Ali Khan All in Bandra. An area which has the highest concentration of celebrities, which is supposed to have adequate security. If celebrities are not safe then who in Mumbai is?” Priyanka Chaturvedi questioned.
Supriya Sule speaks to Karisma Kapoor
NCP (SP) chief Supriya Sule expressed concern over the assault on the actor. Sule, who’s a pal of Saif Ali Khan’s spouse Kareena Kapoor Khan’s household, mentioned the actor was hospitalised and was secure.
The incident came about at round 2.30am on Thursday at Saif Ali Khan’s home in Mumbai’s Bandra space, based on police.
The actor, who was injured after the intruder attacked him with a knife, was hospitalised and required a medical process.
Sule spoke to Saif Ali Khan’s sister-in-law Karisma Kapoor over cellphone within the presence of mediapersons at Baramati in Pune however declined to share particulars of the dialog.
Saif Ali Khan was in hospital whereas Kareena had returned residence, Karisma Kapoor apparently advised Sule.
The NCP (SP) chief additionally enquired with Karisma Kapoor on how the intruder obtained inside Khan’s home.
“Saif is safe and in hospital. Wait for the official statement from the family and the police,” Sule advised reporters.
The NCP (SP) chief is a pal of Kareena Kapoor Khan’s aunt Reema Jain, the daughter of legendary filmmaker and actor late Raj Kapoor.
“There was an attempted burglary in Saif Ali Khan and (his wife and actor) Kareena Kapoor Khan’s residence last night. Saif had an injury on his arm for which he is in hospital, undergoing a procedure. The rest of the family is doing fine,” Kareena Kapoor’s group mentioned in an announcement. “We request the media and fans to be patient and not speculate any further as the police is already doing their due investigations. Thank you all for your concern,” the assertion mentioned.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Anand Dubey strongly condemned the incident, highlighting a collection of latest assaults on high-profile people, together with shootings exterior Salman Khan’s residence and the homicide of Baba Siddique.
In a self-made video, Dubey mentioned Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis ought to take cognizance of the matter.
“When celebrities and VIPs are not safe in this country, then what will happen to the normal people. Earlier, there was a firing outside Salman Khan’s residence, then Baba Siddique was murdered and now Saif Ali Khan has been stabbed. Is there any law and order or not in Mumbai? Devendra Fadnavis should take cognizance of this matter. It is an unfortunate incident,” the Shiv Sena (UBT) chief mentioned.
Nationalist Congress Celebration (Sharad Pawar faction) chief Clyde Crasto mentioned the assault on Bollywood actor is a trigger for concern.
“Attack on Saif Ali Khan is a cause for concern because if such high-profile people with levels of security can be attacked in their homes, then what could happen to common citizens? Fear of law seems to be at a low in Maharashtra due to leniencies in the past couple of years,” Crastro mentioned on X.
Nobody will likely be spared: BJP MLA
BJP MLA Ram Kadam mentioned the police will examine the incident and nobody could be spared.
“According to Police, a man entered the actor’s house with the intention of robbery, and in a scuffle with the man the actor suffered injuries. The Police will investigate the incident and no one will be spared. Police is responsible to ensure such an incident does not repeat,” Kadam mentioned in a self-made video.
(With inputs from businesses)