Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Accused Seeks Guilty Plea, Leniency
A man named Mohammad Shariful Islam is accused of entering Saif Ali Khan’s home and stabbing him.
The incident happened in Mumbai in January 2025.
Khan was taken to Lilavati Hospital for emergency surgery.
He was released five days later.
Islam is in jail while the case continues.
He has told the court that he wants to plead guilty.
His lawyer has also asked the court to be lenient.
The prosecution will give its response before the court considers the request.
Mohammad Shariful Islam, accused of stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan, has asked a Mumbai court to let him plead guilty.
Islam’s lawyer said he is seeking leniency from the court.
The prosecution was asked to respond, and the hearing was adjourned to September 11.
Charges include robbery with a deadly weapon, causing grievous hurt, house trespass, and alleged violations of immigration laws.
Saif Ali Khan was stabbed inside his Bandra apartment on January 16, 2025, underwent emergency surgery, and left hospital after five days.
- Who
- Actor Saif Ali Khan was allegedly attacked; Mohammad Shariful Islam is the accused.
- What
- Islam asked a Mumbai court to allow him to plead guilty and requested leniency in the stabbing and related criminal case.
- When
- The stabbing occurred on January 16, 2025; the plea application was reported as being filed on Friday, with the next hearing set for September 11.
- Where
- The alleged attack took place inside Khan’s 12th-floor apartment in Bandra, Mumbai.
- Why
- Islam’s lawyer said he sought a guilty plea and leniency; the articles do not state why he allegedly entered the apartment or attacked Khan.
- Accused
- Mohammad Shariful Islam
- Victim
- Actor Saif Ali Khan
- Incident date
- January 16, 2025
- Location
- Khan’s 12th-floor apartment in Bandra, Mumbai
- Current status
- Islam is in judicial custody
- Charges
- Robbery with a deadly weapon, causing grievous hurt, house trespass, and alleged violations of the Foreigners Act and Passport (Entry into India) Rules
- Next hearing
- September 11