Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Man accused in Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing case speaks against wrongful arrest by police

Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case
  • Man accused in Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing case spoke against Mumbai police.
  • He claimed their mistake has cost him his job and marriage prospects.
  • Kanojia was apprehended from a train in Chhattisgarh.

Akash Kanojia, a man previously arrested in connection with the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, has spoken out against the Mumbai police, claiming their mistake has cost him his job and marriage prospects. Kanojia was apprehended from a train in Chhattisgarh but was later released after the real suspect was arrested in Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing case.

Speaking to PTI, Kanojia expressed his frustration over the wrongful arrest, stating, “Their one mistake ruined my life. They failed to notice that I had a moustache, and the person in the CCTV grab from the actor’s building did not.” He revealed that his family was left “shocked” and “in tears” when his images as the “main accused” were circulated by news channels.

Kanojia claimed he was detained by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Durg while traveling to meet his prospective bride. “When I called my employer, he asked me not to report to work. He refused to listen to my explanation. My grandmother then told me that the family of my prospective bride had refused to go ahead with the marriage,” he lamented.

While acknowledging two previous cases against him in Cuffe Parade and Gurgaon, Kanojia argued, “But it doesn’t mean I can be pulled up as a suspect in such a manner and then be left in the lurch.” Determined to seek justice, he declared, “I plan to stand outside Saif Ali Khan’s building and seek a job, as I have lost everything because of what happened to him.”

Kanojia credited divine intervention for the swift arrest of the actual suspect, Shariful, within hours of his own detention at Durg railway station, fearing he could have been falsely implicated otherwise.

The incident in question occurred on January 16, 2025, when Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his Bandra residence. He underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital and was discharged five days later on January 21, 2025.

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Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing case: New developments related to attacker emerge

Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case
  • New developments in Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing case have emerged.
  • The accused hid in the garden of the building after the incident.
  • Police revealed that he kept hiding there for two hours.

In the highly controversial Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing case, Mumbai police revealed new developments, making unexpected revelations.

The man accused of attacking Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan during a burglary attempt on January 16 hid in the garden of the Bandra building for two hours after the incident, a police official revealed.

The accused, identified as 30-year-old Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, had changed his name to Vijay Das in an attempt to mislead authorities. Initially, Fakir claimed he was a resident of Kolkata, but police uncovered the truth after securing his school leaving certificate from his brother in Bangladesh. “This document is strong evidence to prove he is a Bangladeshi national,” the official stated.

Following the attack, Fakir sought refuge in the garden of Satguru Sharan, the building where Khan resides, “as he was afraid of getting caught,” said the official. He was arrested from Thane three days later.

After being taken into custody, Fakir initially insisted he was Vijay Das but failed to provide any supporting documents. Police prompted him to call his family, and his brother sent the certificate via mobile phone, exposing Fakir’s true identity.

Khan, 54, sustained multiple stab wounds and underwent a five-hour surgery at Lilavati Hospital. He is currently recovering. Fakir has been remanded in police custody for five days, with authorities planning to recreate the crime scene soon.

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Mumbai police claims suspect arrested in Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing case used multiple aliases

Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case
  • Mumbai police arrested prime suspect in Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing case.
  • The suspect is said to go by multiple aliases.
  • Authorities revealed the suspect previously worked at a pub.

Mumbai Police have arrested a man suspected of being the prime accused in Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing case. The suspect, apprehended in Thane during the early hours of Sunday, is said to go by multiple aliases, including Vijay Das, Bijoy Das, and Mohammed Iliyas.

Authorities revealed the suspect previously worked at a pub and was described by Saif’s maid, Eliyamma Philips, as “skinny,” “dark complexioned,” “in his late 30s,” and “about five feet five inches tall.” Actor Kareena Kapoor described him as “very aggressive.” CCTV footage showed the suspect ascending the staircase of the building with his face covered and later exiting with his face exposed.

Additional footage captured him boarding a local train at Bandra station and buying earphones near Dadar station. Police confirmed the suspect will be presented in court today for remand.

The attack occurred early Thursday when the intruder confronted the maid. Saif, stepping in to intervene, sustained stab wounds to his thoracic spine. He underwent successful surgery at Lilavati Hospital to remove a 2.5-inch blade and has since been moved from the ICU to a regular room.

Saif’s family, including Kareena Kapoor, his children Ibrahim and Sara Ali Khan, and mother Sharmila Tagore, have been visiting him at the hospital. Doctors confirm the actor is stable and recovering well under close monitoring.

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