Five Unanswered Questions: Saif Ali Khan stabbed in burglary attempt

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times early Thursday during a burglary at his Bandra residence. The 54-year-old actor was severely injured and rushed to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital by his son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, around 3:30 am. Saif underwent emergency surgery following the attack, and while more details are unfolding, several crucial questions remain unanswered.

The incident took place around 2:30 am when the assailant broke into the actor's home, unnoticed at first. A staff member alerted Saif to the intruder’s presence, but when confronted, the actor suffered multiple stab wounds, including a severe spinal injury. The attacker reportedly used the fire escape staircase to enter the building. The Mumbai Police have identified the suspect, but five key questions about the incident remain:

How Did the Assailant Enter the Children's Room? Authorities have not clarified how the intruder reached the children's room unnoticed, especially considering the security measures in place, including the fire escape access.

How Did the Intruder Evade the Security Check? The security guard at the building failed to detect any unauthorized entry, leaving two possibilities: either the guard was negligent, or the attacker found a blind spot in the surveillance system that allowed him to enter undetected.

How Did the Assailant Evade Surveillance Cameras? CCTV footage captured the intruder on the sixth floor, but Saif’s family resides on the 12th floor. Investigations are ongoing to determine how the intruder avoided other cameras, including one at the building's entrance.

Did Anyone Assist the Intruder in the Burglary? Given the assailant's ability to move freely inside the building, investigators are questioning whether he had prior knowledge of the layout, or possibly, inside help from someone familiar with the premises.

Was the Intruder Known to the Family? Authorities are exploring the possibility of an inside job. The attacker may have had knowledge of the building’s layout, and police are investigating staff and laborers involved in ongoing renovations in the building to see if any are linked to the suspect.

The investigation continues as Mumbai Police work to piece together what happened during this violent and terrifying ordeal.