Mumbai Police say man held for questioning earlier not linked to Saif Ali Khan stabbing

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The Mumbai Police on Friday afternoon stated that the man who was brought in for questioning earlier in the day was not related to the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, news agency ANI reported.

It was earlier claimed that a man was taken into custody following intensive questioning of several individuals who bore a resemblance to the attacker and that the police had zeroed in on the suspect after identifying a backpack he was carrying, which appeared to match the one seen in the CCTV footage of the actor's residential building. The police also stated that no individual has been detained so far in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case.

The 54-year-old actor, who was brutally attacked in his high-rise apartment in the upscale Bandra locality, suffered multiple stab wounds in the early hours of Thursday. According to PTI, Khan was attacked by an intruder outside the room of his younger son Jeh at around 2.30 am. The intruder managed to stab the actor six times, including in the neck, before fleeing the scene.

The actor was rushed to Lilavati Hospital immediately after the attack. Emergency surgery was performed, with doctors removing a knife blade that had remained lodged in his spine. As per medical professionals, Khan is now out of danger and is recovering under close supervision.

CCTV footage obtained from the Satguru Sharan building, where Khan resides, showed the alleged assailant hurriedly descending the stairs from the sixth floor. The man was seen wearing a red scarf and carrying a backpack, crucial details that helped police narrow down their search.

According to PTI reports, law enforcement officials have not yet disclosed the suspect's identity, as investigations are still underway. "We are conducting further interrogations to establish the individual's involvement in the crime," an official stated.

The attack has left Bollywood fans and the entertainment fraternity in shock, with many expressing their concern for Khan's safety and wishing him a speedy recovery.

Mumbai police, as per PTI, are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to solve the case. They have assured the public that stringent measures are being taken to ensure such incidents do not recur, especially in high-profile residential areas.

Further details regarding the suspect and the motive behind the attack are expected to emerge as investigations progress.