Lawyers Clash in Court Over Representation of Saif Ali Khan's Alleged Attacker

In Mumbai, courtroom drama erupted as two lawyers jostled to represent the accused in Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case. The suspect, Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, has been remanded in police custody. The 54-year-old actor is recovering after undergoing surgery following the January 16 attack at his Bandra residence.

Drama unfolded at the Bandra Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Mumbai as two lawyers vied to represent Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, the accused in the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan. The alleged assailant, suspected to be a Bangladeshi national, was arrested on Sunday morning in Thane after two earlier misidentifications by police.

Shehzad allegedly entered Khan's Bandra apartment on January 16 with the intent to steal but ended up stabbing the actor multiple times. The 54-year-old actor, rushed to Lilavati Hospital for emergency surgery, is currently recovering and expected to be discharged soon.

The courtroom witnessed a scuffle between two lawyers attempting to secure Shehzad's authorisation to represent him. Both claimed to act on his behalf, leading to confusion and a brief impasse. The magistrate intervened, suggesting that both lawyers represent the accused, a solution they ultimately agreed to.

Shehzad has been remanded in police custody for five days. Authorities revealed that he had been living in Mumbai for the past five months, working in petty jobs, including housekeeping.

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The case has drawn widespread attention, raising concerns about security and the presence of undocumented workers in the city. Meanwhile, Khan’s fans and the film industry are relieved that his condition is stable.