Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan Mumbai home attack suspect is recovering from surgery after being stabbed multiple times.

The popular actor, 54, suffered at least six stab wounds, including one near his spine, during what his gang described as an attempted robbery in the early hours of Thursday, January 16, in Mumbai's Bandra area. year news agency

Dr. A.S. Dange every day Lilavati Hospital, where Khan is being treated, told reporters that the actor "suffered a major injury to the thoracic spine due to a stab wound to the spine". BBC.

“A surgery was performed to remove the knife and repair the spinal fluid leak. Another deep wound on his left hand and on his neck was repaired by the plastic surgery team,” Dange added.

In a statement to ANI, Khan's team said, “Saif Ali Khan is out of surgery and out of danger. He is currently recovering and doctors are monitoring his progress. All the family members are safe and police are investigating the incident.”

“We want to say thank you Dr. Neeraj UttamaniDr. Rose Dange, Dr. Leena Jain and Lilavati Hospital team. Thanks to all his fans and well-wishers for their prayers and thoughts at this time,” the statement added.

Deputy Police Commissioner of Mumbai Gedam Dr He said the investigation into the attack was on and operations were underway across the city.

"One of the accused has been identified, but is yet to be apprehended and is absconding," Gedam said, per Sky News. “He entered the house from the fire escape and entered the staircase. Others involved in the incident are also being investigated. Our police teams are now spread across the city of Mumbai and beyond the city limits.”

Khan is married to a fellow Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor. The couple has two children, Taimur, 8, and Jeh, 4.

“There was an attempted robbery at Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan's house last night. Saif suffered an arm injury for which he is undergoing treatment in hospital. The rest of the family is doing well. We request the media and fans to be patient and not make any further assumptions as the police are already conducting their proper investigation," Kapoor's team said. Indian Express.