In a recent development, Mumbai Police have arrested the prime accused, Vijay Das, in connection with the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case. The incident occurred on Thursday morning when Das entered Saif’s house with the intention of robbery and stabbed the actor six times before fleeing the scene.
Das, who has been identified as 30-year-old Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, confessed to the crime. Police have seized his belongings, which suggest that he is a Bangladeshi national. DCP Zone 9 Dixit Gedam confirmed the arrest and identification of the accused. Police also revealed that the accused used multiple names, including Vijay Das, Bijoy Das, and Mohammed Iliyas.
Later, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, shared that the accused was not aware it was an actor’s house. “Some opposition leaders have said that after the attack on Saif Ali Khan, law and order in Mumbai have collapsed. But the reality is that the accused came from Bangladesh, first went to Kolkata and then came to Mumbai. He did not know that this was a film star’s house, and he entered the house with the intention of robbery.”
Saif Ali Khan, who sustained major injuries, including stab wounds to his thoracic spine, is currently undergoing treatment at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital and is reported to be out of danger.
More About Vijay Das
Interestingly, the attacker had adopted the alias “Vijay Das” after entering India, according to the police. Initially, he was identified as Vijay Das, but further investigation uncovered his multiple names, including Bijoy Das and Mohammad Iliyas. “He was using Vijay Das as his current name. He came to Mumbai 5-6 months ago. He stayed in Mumbai for a few days and then in the vicinity of Mumbai. The accused used to work in a housekeeping agency,” Dixit Gedam informed media.
Mohammad worked as a bar called ‘Bliss Bar & Bistro’ in the Hiranandani area of Waghbil, Thane. He was employed as a housekeeping staff through a third-party vendor. He worked there from September 2024 to December 15, 2024, and introduced himself as Bijoy Das.
Gedam further shared details about the case and said, He entered the house with the intention of robbery. He will be produced in the court and custody will be demanded. Further investigation will take place later… We doubt he is of Bangladeshi origin…,” Dixit Gedam said, and went on, “There is primary evidence to anticipate that the accused is a Bangladeshi. He does not have valid Indian documents. There are some seizures that indicate that he is a Bangladeshi national…”
Mohammad Shahzad has been found to have worked at a restaurant
#WATCH | Saif Ali Khan Attack case | Mumbai: DCP Zone 9 Dixit Gedam says, "We suspect that the accused is of Bangladeshi origin and that is why relevant sections of the Passport Act have been added to the case…" pic.twitter.com/jXWRWlQDjF
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About The Case
The accused Vijay Das, who lives with friends in a rented house in Koliwada, Worli, Mumbai, was arrested from Thane. As informed by police, he worked as a waiter at a hotel and bar in the Kasarvadavali area of Thane. Last night, he was hiding behind trees on a deserted street near the hotel, when Police traced him using his mobile location and surrounded him.
A day ago, another suspect was detained in Chattisgarh. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Raipur caught the suspect, Aakash Kanojia, on the train Jnaneswari Express at Durg in Chhattisgarh. The suspect, who is 32-33 years old, was then handed over to the Mumbai Police. The RPF also released a photograph of the suspect, facilitating wider identification and aiding in the ongoing probe.
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