Shocking revelations are coming to light every day since the investigation began. The puzzled and confusing story of Bollywood Actor Saif Ali Khanโs attack now seems to have come into the picture.
The attacker, Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir (30), is currently in police custody and was taken to the actorโs residence to recreate the incident. According to cops, the Guards in the building were fast asleep when the accused entered.
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During the probe, the accused disclosed that two security guards were stationed at the building. He further said that both security guards were sleeping when he entered the premises by crossing over the boundary wall on 16 January.
Police discovered crucial evidence, including a cap found in Khanโs sonโs room, with hair strands that are now being tested for DNA analysis. The police also discovered the fingerprints of the suspect on several objects at the crime scene, including the bathroom window, pipes, and a ladder. These prints are now being compared with Sharifulโs fingerprints to confirm his involvement.
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Mumbai police revealed the details on Tuesday when they recreated the crime scene at the Satguru Sharan building, where Khan (54) lives with his wife, actor Kareena Kapoor, and their two children, Taimur and Jeh.
According to the cops, โThe attacker found both the security guards in deep slumber. He then entered the building from the main entrance, where no CCTV camera had been installed. The accused removed his shoes and kept them in his bag to avoid making any noise, and he also smartly switched off his mobile phone.โ
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Whatโs even more shocking is that โduring the probe, the police discovered that no CCTV cameras were installed in the buildingโs corridor.โ The Satguru Sharan Building is located in the posh Bandra West area.
According to property index-2 documents accessed by IndexTap.com, the actor purchased the apartment in April 2012 for โน23.50 crore from Satguru Builders, a real estate developer. The current value of the apartment where the attack took place is over โน40 crore.
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The irony is that this building did not have CCTV cameras installed in the corridors. These revelations have exposed significant lapses in the buildingโs security measures, where multiple TV stars reside.
According to reports, the guards stationed at the building were provided by a housekeeping company, not a licensed security agency, as per top officials of the Maharashtra chapter of the Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI).
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As reported by TOI, the housekeeping firm failed to conduct background checks on the guards. The firm does not possess an operational license mandated by the Private Security Agencies Regulation Act (PSARA). The guards lack adequate training and equipment to handle emergencies. The building does not maintain a visitorsโ log book, leaving access points unmonitored.
The buildingโs security setup came under tight scrutiny after it was revealed that Khanโs alleged attacker, Shariful Fakir, gained easy access to his quadruplex.
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The accused, Shehzad, entered the 54-year-old actorโs house on January 16. He came with the intention of committing theft. However, the situation escalated when he was spotted by a house help in the room of Saifโs younger son, Jeh.
Following this, the staff raised an alarm, prompting Saif to confront the intruder. During the altercation, the actor was stabbed multiple times, including a serious wound near his spine.
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Saif was rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where doctors performed immediate surgery to take out a piece of knife lodged in his back. He was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday, five days after the incident. The actor walked back inside his building after exiting his vehicle amid heavy police security. Visuals of Saifโs return home were shared widely on social media.
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The actor was dressed in a white shirt and a pair of denims and was seen shaking hands with friends and neighbours. A dressing on his neck was also visible through his collar and a cast on his hand.
Following the incident, Actor Saif Ali Khan has been provided with police protection. Furthermore, Ronit Royโs team has been brought on board to ensure the safety of Saif and his family. Meanwhile, the actor has also decided to strengthen his security. New CCTV cameras were installed around and inside the premises for enhanced security.
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The police said that the accused, who was arrested from Thane on January 19, entered the country illegally seven months ago. He used a West Bengal residentโs Aadhaar card to procure a SIM card before moving to Mumbai.
The accused made a UPI transaction through Google Pay for a paratha and a bottle of water at a stall near Century Mill in Worli. The UPI payment led police to the accusedโs mobile number, which was then traced to Thane, where he was arrested.
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The accused is a Bangladeshi national from Jhalokati district who Has been residing in Mumbai for over five months. He has worked odd jobs and is affiliated with a housekeeping agency. In order to recreate the crime scene, the police took the accused to the actorโs building and other places that he possibly visited to have food, change clothes, and board a train, he said.
The accused is kept in the police lockup at either the Bandra or Santacruz police stations. According to cops, no one except the investigation officer has permission to meet him. They added that he is being provided food that other accused are being given. Police Inspector (Crime) Ajay Lingnurkar has been appointed as the investigation officer in the case, the official said.
A court in Mumbai on Sunday remanded the accused in five-day police custody.
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