Saif Ali Khan was rushed to hospital in an auto, why?

Actor Saif Ali Khan, 54, was attacked at his residence in India's Mumbai late last night, suffering six stab wounds, one of which was dangerously close to his spine.

His elder son, 23-year-old actor Ibrahim Ali Khan, rushed him to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital in an auto-rickshaw after struggling to find a car. The hospital, located about two kilometers away, received the actor promptly, where he underwent surgery and is now reported to be out of danger.

A video captured after the incident shows Saif’s wife, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, speaking to house staff near the auto-rickshaw. Saif’s team later issued a statement assuring fans that the family is safe.

Preliminary investigations by Mumbai Police suggest that the attack may have been an attempted robbery. CCTV footage from Saif’s residence did not show anyone entering in the two hours before the attack, leading authorities to suspect that the intruder might have been waiting inside. Police are also questioning a member of the household staff, who may have facilitated the attacker’s entry.

The incident has shocked the film industry, with actor Pooja Bhatt expressing concerns over safety and urging Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to enhance police presence in Bandra.

The attack has also sparked political debate, with opposition leaders questioning the safety of citizens when even high-profile celebrities are not immune to such violence.

The incident has raised alarms about security in one of Mumbai’s most upscale areas, and ongoing investigations continue as the city grapples with the implications of the attack.