MUMBAI: A nurse employed by Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan gave a terrifying and detailed account to Bandra police of how the robber broke into the actor and demanded Rs 1 million before attacking her and Khan.
In a chilling incident, an armed intruder barged into Khan’s Bandra residence early Thursday morning, injuring the actor, his staff and his son’s nanny during a robbery attempt that allegedly went wrong.
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According to the First Information Report (FIR), seen exclusively by TOI, lodged at the Bandra police station, the attack took place around 2am while the family and staff were sleeping.
Eliyama Philip, a 56-year-old nurse employed at Khan’s residence, recounted the terrifying event.
The intruder, described as a man in his 30s, with a thin 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 1 million rupees from Philip. When she resisted, the intruder attacked her, causing injuries to her wrists and hand.
The commotion woke up the nanny, Junu, who raised the alarm, prompting Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan to rush to the spot.
In a bid to defend his family, Saif Ali Khan confronted the intruder but was injured in the process. He suffered cuts to 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.
The police investigation is underway.
The 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, including Saif Ali Khan, are receiving medical treatment and their condition is reported to be stable.