MUMBAI: A nurse employed by Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan gave a terrfying and detailed account to Bandra Police of how the robber barged in on the actor and demanded Rs 1 crore before acttacking her and Khan.
In a chilling incident, an armed intruder broke into Khan’s Bandra residence early on Thursday morning, injuring the actor, his staff, and his son’s nanny during an attempted robbery that allegedely went wrong.
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According to the First Information Report (FIR), accessed exclusively by TOI, filed at Bandra police station, the attack took place around 2am while the family and staff were asleep.
Eliyama Philip, a 56-year-old nurse employed at Khan’s residence, recounted the terrifying event.
The intruder, described as a man in his late 30s with a slim build and dark complexion, entered the bedroom where Saif Ali Khan’s 4-year-old son, Jeh, was sleeping.
The attacker, armed with a stick and a sharp blade, initially demanded Rs 1 crore from Philip. When she resisted, the intruder assaulted her, causing injuries to her wrists and hand.
The commotion woke up the nanny, Junu, who raised an alarm, prompting Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan to rush to the scene.
In an attempt to defend his family, Saif Ali Khan confronted the intruder but was injured in the process. He sustained cuts on his neck, shoulder, back, and wrist. Another staff member, Geeta, was also injured while trying to intervene.
The intruder fled the scene before additional staff members arrived.
Police investigation is underway.
Bandra police have launched an investigation and are treating the incident as a case of armed robbery and assault.
Sub-Inspector Suraj Irakte stated that the suspect is believed to be around 5’5” tall and was wearing dark clothing and a cap during the incident.
The injured individuals, including Saif Ali Khan, are receiving medical treatment, and their condition is reported to be stable.