• Actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked in his Bandra home around 2 am by an intruder.
• The assailant reportedly attempted to hold Khan's youngest son for ransom.
• Police suspect that the intruder entered through a fire escape due to lack of CCTV coverage.
• Security measures in the building have come under scrutiny following the incident.
• Saif Ali Khan underwent surgery and is reportedly in stable condition after multiple stab wounds.

In a shocking incident that raises grave concerns over security, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked in his penthouse in Bandra, Mumbai around 2:30 AM on Thursday. Reports indicate that the intruder allegedly attempted to hold Khan's youngest son, Jeh, hostage, demanding a ransom of Rs 1 crore, and in the confrontation, the actor was stab multiple times. According to police, the actor's home was vulnerable due to the absence of CCTV surveillance, making it difficult for investigators to track the assailant's movements post-incident. The initial assumption was that the attacker sought to rob the residence, but the police confirmed he intended to kidnap the child instead ([source](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toi-plus/crime/how-did-the-intruder-enter-saif-ali-khans-apartment-did-somebody-let-him-in/articleshow/117305069.cms)).

Speaking on the attack, a police official revealed that the assailant likely accessed the building by scaling a boundary wall shared with a neighboring housing society. The police later obtained CCTV footage from a nearby stairwell showing the suspect's entry into the actor's residence. During the assault, the intruder had injured a domestic nurse and while attempting to apprehend him, Khan was attacked. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the intruder locked himself in a room while Khan's family sought assistance ([source](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toi-plus/crime/how-attacker-managed-to-enter-saif-ali-khans-home-and-escape/articleshow/117327923.cms)).

The attack occurred during a chaotic situation where several staff members were present, including Khan's wife Kareena and their two children. The immediate response involved calling Khan’s elder son, Ibrahim, who rushed to take his father to Lilavati Hospital for treatment. Doctors disclosed that Khan sustained significant injuries, including a severe wound to the thoracic spinal cord that required surgical intervention to remove a piece of the knife lodged in his body. Fortunately, the surgery was successful, and Khan's condition has been stabilized ([source](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toi-plus/crime/how-did-the-intruder-enter-saif-ali-khans-apartment-did-somebody-let-him-in/articleshow/117305069.cms)).

This alarming incident has spurred intense scrutiny of the security protocols in place, particularly as many celebrities reside in the Bandra region. Local film industry personalities, including actors and filmmakers, expressed grave concerns over safety measures in Mumbai, highlighting the increasing vulnerability of public figures. Comments made by celebrities such as Pooja Bhatt and Raveena Tandon questioned the ability of local law enforcement to maintain order amidst rising threats ([source](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toi-plus/crime/how-attacker-managed-to-enter-saif-ali-khans-home-and-escape/articleshow/117327923.cms)).

Others voiced outrage, asserting the incident should serve as a wake-up call for residential buildings concerning security measures. High-profile residents, including Saif and Kareena, are now scrutinized for their apparent lack of preventive security strategies; many noted that the residential building did not even have basic surveillance cameras to monitor incoming and outgoing traffic.

As investigations continue, the Mumbai police are exploring the possibility of staff involvement or negligence, along with investigating the background of the assailant who eluded capture after the attack. Given the increasing incidents of crime targeting celebrities in Mumbai, the pressure on law enforcement has escalated significantly. The film community has called for enhanced security measures to protect vulnerable individuals in high-risk environments.

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