Saif Ali Khan Attack Case: Action Against Illegal Bangladeshis Soon, Eknath Shinde Greets Actor - Top Developments
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1/22/2025 3:15:14 AM
(MENAFN- Live Mint) Saif Ali Khan stabbing incident: Action is being taken against Bangladeshis in the Nalasopara area adjacent to Mumbai. Bangladeshis are being identified, and action is being taken against them. This comes after the accused in the actor Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case turned out to be an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant, DCP Pournima Chougule told ANI.
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Kha was repeatedly stabbed by an intruder inside his apartment in his Bandra residence on January 16. The accused reportedly entered Saif's residence in an attempt to rob his house. The incident occurred when the intruder allegedly confronted the actor's maid. Saif, attempting to intervene, was attacked.
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The police arrested Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, a Bangladeshi national, in connection with this case. The accused allegedly entered India through the Dawki River in Meghalaya. According to the police, the Bangladeshi national came to India nearly seven months ago and used a West Bengal resident's Aadhaar card to procure a SIM before moving to Mumbai.
Saif Ali Khan stabbing incident: Eknath Shinde responds
On Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde extended his wishes to Saif Ali Khana and assured him that the government would take strict action against illegal migrants from Bangladesh.
“ My greetings and best wishes to Saif Ali Khan, I hope he recovers soon and comes back to the film industry. Whoever it is (the accused in the case), we won't spare them...it is our responsibility to keep Maharashtra safe. As per the decision taken by CM, action is being taken...we will take strict action,” Shinde told ANI.
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The incident led to a debate over illegal Bangladeshi migrants entering India. On Wednesday, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut urged the government to deport 'illegal foreigners' living in India citing national security concerns.
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