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Crime
Trial Commences in Saif Ali Khan Attack Case, Nurse Says Intruder Demanded ₹10 Million
✍️ The Express Tribune
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 06:05 AM
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The court in Mumbai heard the opening of the trial over the assault on actor Saif Ali Khan, with a nurse testifying that the assailant had asked for a ten‑million‑rupee ransom.
The criminal trial concerning the assault on Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan began today in a Mumbai court. Prosecutors presented the case file and called the first witness, a nurse who was present during the incident. She testified that the intruder, after breaking into the actor's residence, demanded a sum of ten million Indian rupees before fleeing.
The judge recorded the nurse's statement and directed the prosecution to submit further evidence linking the alleged demand to the accused. Defence counsel indicated they would contest the allegations and request additional time to examine the testimony.
Legal observers noted that the case has attracted widespread media attention, given the high‑profile nature of the victim. The trial is expected to continue over the coming weeks as investigators present forensic and eyewitness material.
The court has scheduled the next hearing for later this month, pending further submissions from both sides. The outcome will determine whether the accused faces charges under sections related to robbery, extortion and assault.
The judge recorded the nurse's statement and directed the prosecution to submit further evidence linking the alleged demand to the accused. Defence counsel indicated they would contest the allegations and request additional time to examine the testimony.
Legal observers noted that the case has attracted widespread media attention, given the high‑profile nature of the victim. The trial is expected to continue over the coming weeks as investigators present forensic and eyewitness material.
The court has scheduled the next hearing for later this month, pending further submissions from both sides. The outcome will determine whether the accused faces charges under sections related to robbery, extortion and assault.