Saif Knife Attack: Reactions Pour In From Politicians, Film Personalities; Many Question 'Lawlessness' In Mumbai

꧋Thoughtful reactions are pouring in from across the nation as film celebrities and politicians, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Chiranjeevi, expressed shock over the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan at his home in Mumbai.

ﷺAfter a preliminary investigation, Mumbai Police told PTI that an unidentified person entered Saif Ali Khan's house and argued with a house help before having a scuffle with the actor. Other family members of the actor were also present in the house at the time of the incident, he added.

🍬The 54-year-old actor, who had six injuries while one of them was close to the spine, was rushed to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital where he underwent a surgery. He is currently is out of danger, according to his team.

Expressing concern over the attack on Saif Ali Khan, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ෴posted on X, "It’s very concerning to hear about the attack on noted actor Saif Ali Khan. I pray for his speedy recovery, trusting that the law will take its course and those responsible will be held accountable. My thoughts and prayers are with Sharmila Di, Kareena Kapoor, and the entire family during this difficult time."

Wishing for the actor's speedy recovery, former Delhi CM Arvind kejriwal 🃏posted, "Shocked to hear about the attack on Saif Ali Khan. Wishing him a speedy recovery and strength to his family during this difficult time.

Questioning lawlessness in the city, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha ♕MP Priyanka Chaturvedi reiterated the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique and the firing incident outside superstar Salman Khan's home in Mumbai.

♕"The attack on Saif Ali Khan yet again raises questions on Mumbai Police & the Home Minister. This is after a series of incidents that show there is a deliberate attempt to undermine Mumbai by targeting big names", Chaturvedi said

⭕"All in Bandra. An area which has the highest concentration of celebrities, which is supposed to have adequate security. If celebrities are not safe then who in Mumbai is? Wishing Saif Ali Khan a speedy recovery," she further wrote on X.

Actor and BJP ಌMP Ravi Kishan, who worked with Saif on films such as "Agent Vinod" and "Bullet Raja", said the incident is saddening.

🔯"He's my friend and co-actor... Government and police administration is working to nab the culprits. The culprit will be caught soon, Mumbai police has a good reputation. He'll be given strict punishment. Security of actors should be given importance. I pray to lord that Saif recovers soon," Kishan told PTI.

♔Tagging Mumbai Police, actor Pooja Bhatt also spoke in the same line and highlighted the need for better security measures.

ඣ"Can this lawlessness please be curbed @MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice We need more Police presence in Bandra. The city & especially the queen of the subburbs, have never felt so unsafe before," she said on X.

🍸South star Jr NTR, who recently shared screen space with Saif in Telugu hit "Devara", said he was shocked and saddened to hear about the attack on Saif.

⛎"Wishing and praying for his speedy recovery and good health," he added.

ꦐFilmmaker Kunal Kohli, who directed Saif and Rani Mukerji's 2004 hit "Hum Tum", said the incident was scary. "Praying for Saif’s speedy recovery. #SaifAliKhan," he wrote on X.