Is Saif Ali Khan's Attacker a National-Level Wrestler?

On January 16, Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times during an attempted robbery at his home in Bandra. He was rushed to Lilavati Hospital for medical care. The accused Mohammed Shehzad was arrested by Mumbai police in Thane on January 19.

Shehzad is a former national-level wrestling champion from Bangladesh. He allegedly entered India illegally and had been living in Mumbai for several months. To hide his identity, he used the name Vijay Das. After the attack, he moved between different areas like Bandra, Dadar and Thane. He was hiding near a labor camp in Thane when the police found him.

During questioning, Shehzad revealed that he was a wrestler in Bangladesh. Police believe his wrestling skills gave him the strength to overpower Saif Ali Khan and others during the attack. Investigators also found out that Shehzad was involved in another robbery months earlier in Worli. He had stolen a diamond ring while working there.

Shehzad was fired from his job after the robbery. He then worked in a restaurant in Thane until December 2024. His lawyer has argued that Shehzad has lived in Mumbai for over seven years with his family, denying that he is a recent arrival from Bangladesh.

Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times during the attack. The injuries included wounds to his neck and shoulder. Surgeons performed a five-hour operation to remove a piece of a blade from his spine. Saif is now recovering. The police are continuing their investigation into the case.