Saif Ali Khan, who was recently discharged from Lilavati Hospital, recorded a police statement on Thursday regarding the attack on him at his Mumbai residence.
In the police statement, Saif Ali Khan recalled how he and Kareena Kapoor were in their bedroom and woke up to younger son Jehangir’s (Jeh) nanny scream. They rushed to the room where they saw the attacker. While the nanny named Eliyama Philips was screaming while Jeh was crying.
As per NDTV report, when Saif tried to stop the accused, he stabbed the actor several times on his back, neck and hand. Despite being injured, he pushed the intruder inside the room as Ms Philips ran away with Jeh and locked him in.
The Bollywood star suffered multiple stab injuries in the attack by an intruder at his 12th floor.
In a statement on her Instagram account, Kareena said the family was still trying to process the challenging day.
She expressed gratitude to their well-wishers and fans for their love and concern and requested the media and paparazzi to refrain from their “relentless speculation” over the incident.
“It has been an incredibly challenging day for our family, and we are still trying to process the events that have unfolded. As we navigate this difficult time, I respectfully and humbly request that the media and paparazzi refrain from the relentless speculation and coverage,” she wrote on the social media platform.
“While we appreciate the concern and support, the constant scrutiny and attention are not only overwhelming but also pose a significant risk to our safety. I kindly request that you respect our boundaries and give us the space we need to heal and cope as a family,” Kareena added.
“He sustained six injuries, two are minor, two intermediate and two deep injuries. One of the injuries is on the back which is close to the spine,” the hospital’s chief operating officer Dr Niraj Uttamani told PTI.