Saif Ali Khan attacked: Detained carpenter’s wife opens up about stabbing case

The nation woke up to the shocking news of Saif Ali Khan being attacked in his house by an intruder on Thursday. The actor was rushed to Lilavati Hospital for the treatment of the wounds, that he instilled during the scuffle with the thief. While the actor was hospitalized, a carpenter, who was working at his house, was detained by Mumbai police for questioning. However, the carpenter’s wife has now claimed that her husband was called by Saif’s manager for furniture work, and he had started his work with five other people. She claimed that the camera footage showed her carpenter husband going there for work, and returning upon its completion.

A video shared by IANS, the carpenter’s wife mentioned that she learned about the intruder later, and subsequently, received a call, and her husband was summoned. She further explained that upon receiving the call, they were frightened and suspected that someone might be plotting against her husband.

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However, when her husband, Waris Ali,  contacted Saif’s manager to inquire if there was an issue, he was asked to come immediately, so he went.

His wife added that when she went to police station to meet her husband, she was not allowed as the interrogation was still ongoing. She emphasized that he was not arrested but only detained, and was informed that he will be released once the necessary orders were issued.