Bengaluru doctor responds after minister questions if Saif Ali Khan was really attacked or 'he was acting'
Maharashtra cabinet minister Nitesh Rane stirred controversy on Thursday by questioning the authenticity of Saif Ali Khan’s recovery after a knife attack. Referring to the Bollywood star’s hospital discharge, Rane said he wondered if Khan had «truly been attacked or was merely acting.»
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The incident occurred on January 16 when Saif Ali Khan, 54, was assaulted inside his Bandra apartment on the 12th floor during an attempted robbery. The actor sustained multiple stab wounds and underwent two surgeries at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital. He was discharged on Tuesday, prompting widespread commentary on his condition and recovery.
Police apprehended the intruder, identified as Shareeful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, a 30-year-old Bangladeshi national who illegally entered India in 2023. Operating under the alias Vijay Das, the accused reportedly intended to commit theft but resorted to violence during the encounter. Investigations are ongoing, and the suspect remains in police custody.
At a BJP event, Rane remarked, “The way Saif walked out of the hospital makes me question whether the attack was genuine or just a performance.” He also highlighted a broader concern about the infiltration of illegal immigrants, alleging, “Earlier, Bangladeshis were found living on
