Saif Ali Khan stabbing: Suspect detained at Chhattisgarh’s Durg railway station

Saif Ali Khan was attacked multiple times by an intruder during an attempted robbery at his 12th-floor residence in Mumbai’s Bandra area early Thursday morning

Updated on: Jan 18, 2025, 22:16:41 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: A 31-year-old man suspected of stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has been detained by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh, officials said.

A picture of Akash Kanojia, who has been detained on Saturday from Chhattisgarh’s Durg railway station in connection with actor Saif Ali Khan attack case. (RPF Durg)

Khan, 54, was attacked multiple times by an intruder during an attempted robbery at his 12th-floor residence in Mumbai’s Bandra area early Thursday morning. Doctors treating Khan have reported that the actor is recovering from his injuries.

The suspect, identified as Aakash Kailash Kannojia, was travelling aboard the Jnaneshwari Express, which operates between Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Kolkata Shalimar.

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The RPF received information at around 12.30pm from Mumbai Police that Kannojia, allegedly linked to the stabbing, was traveling on Jnaneshwari Express (Train No. 12101). The Mumbai Police shared his mobile phone tower location and a photograph to aid in identification.

Acting on the tip-off, the RPF immediately alerted their counterparts at Rajnandgaon station, which lies on the Mumbai-Howrah route before Durg. However, the suspect could not be located there. Two teams were subsequently deployed at Durg railway station.

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After confirming his identity through the photograph provided by the Mumbai Police, the suspect was detained and taken to the RPF Post in Durg. Mumbai Police have been notified and are expected to reach Raipur by flight later in the evening. From there, they will travel to Durg to take custody of the suspect for further investigation.

People familiar with the matter said that the accused was travelling on the general class bogie just behind the train’s engine.

The investigation into the case is ongoing, and further updates are awaited.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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