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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- New Indian Express
Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Accused files second bail application, claims FIR 'imaginary story'
MUMBAI: The Bangladeshi national held for allegedly stabbing and injuring actor Saif Ali Khan at his residence in Mumbai, earlier in January this year, has moved a bail application before a court here claiming he was innocent and that the FIR against him was an "imaginary story". The 54-year-old actor was repeatedly stabbed with a knife inside his 12th floor apartment in upscale Bandra on January 16. He underwent an emergency surgery at Lilavati Hospital, from where he was discharged after five days. Police nabbed Mohammad Shariful Islam (30) two days after the incident from neighbouring Thane. The court has scheduled the next hearing on July 21. Islam is currently lodged in Mumbai's Arthur Road jail.


NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case Accused Seeks Bail, Calls FIR "Imaginary Story"
Mumbai: The Bangladeshi national held for allegedly stabbing and injuring actor Saif Ali Khan has moved a bail application before a court here claiming he was innocent and that the FIR against him was an "imaginary story". The 54-year-old actor was repeatedly stabbed with a knife inside his 12th floor apartment in upscale Bandra on January 16 this year. He underwent an emergency surgery at Lilavati Hospital, from where he was discharged after five days. Police nabbed Mohammad Shariful Islam (30) two days after the incident from neighbouring Thane. He is lodged at Arthur Road Jail in the metropolis at present. In his bail plea filed on Friday through advocate Vipul Dushing, the accused asserted he was innocent and that he had no prior criminal record. His plea stated that the investigation into the incident had practically concluded, with only filing of chargesheet remaining. It also said critical evidence, including CCTV footage and call records, was already with the prosecution. Mohammad Shariful Islam poses no threat of tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses, the plea further contended. "The present FIR is nothing but an imaginary story of the complainant. Therefore, he prays for bail ," the plea said. The application also raised concerns about the legality of the arrest, citing disregard for section 47 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The provision mandates that an arrested person should be informed of the grounds of his arrest and of right to bail. The matter has been adjourned to July 21 for the prosecution's reply.
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First Post
10-05-2025
- First Post
Saif Ali Khan's `attacker' moves court seeking to declare his arrest illegal
Accused Mohammad Shariful Islam (30), a Bangladeshi national currently lodged in the Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai, on Friday withdrew his bail plea filed last month before the sessions court here. read more The accused in the actor Saif Ali Khan stabbing case on Friday filed an application before a court here seeking to declare his arrest as illegal, claiming he had not been provided all the necessary information at the time of arrest. Accused Mohammad Shariful Islam (30), a Bangladeshi national currently lodged in the Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai, on Friday withdrew his bail plea filed last month before the sessions court here. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Later, the accused, through his lawyer Ajay Gawli, moved an application before Judicial Magistrate First Class (Bandra), seeking to declare his arrest as illegal and sought his release from jail. In the plea, he claimed that his arrest was illegal as the police did not adhere to the provisions of law while apprehending him. The court asked the police to file its reply and adjourned the matter till May 13. Khan was repeatedly stabbed with a knife by the intruder inside his 12th floor apartment in upscale Bandra on January 16 this year. The 54-year-old actor underwent an emergency surgery at the Lilavati Hospital. He was discharged after five days. The accused was arrested by the police two days after the alleged incident.


Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ranveer Singh delivers strongly worded reaction to Operation Sindoor: ‘Agar koi chede toh…'
The accused in the stabbing case of actor Saif Ali Khan has filed a court application in Mumbai, claiming his arrest was illegal due to a lack of information provided at the time. Mohammad Shariful Islam, a Bangladeshi national, withdrew his bail plea and is seeking release, citing violations of legal procedures. The court has requested a police response, with the next hearing set for May 13.


The Hindu
10-05-2025
- The Hindu
Actor Saif Ali Khan's attacker says his arrest was illegal, seeks release
The man accused of stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan on Friday moved an application before a court here seeking to declare his arrest as illegal and sought his release from jail. Accused Mohammad Shariful Islam, a Bangladeshi national currently lodged in the Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai, withdrew his bail plea filed in April before a sessions court here. Later, the accused, through his lawyer Ajay Gawli, moved an application before Judicial Magistrate First Class (Bandra), seeking to declare his arrest as illegal and sought his release from jail. In the plea, he claimed that his arrest was illegal as the police did not adhere to the provisions of law while apprehending him. The court asked the police to file reply and adjourned the matter till May 13.