Bollywood Actor Saif Ali Khan is doing “Excellent” and is safe, confirmed Dr Nitin Dange from Lilavati Hospital on Friday. He said Saif Ali Khan has been shifted out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
However, his movements are restricted. Speaking in a press conference, the doctors who operated on the actor said he is out of danger & there is no issue of paralysis.
Dr Niraj Uttamani said he was the doctor who met Saif Ali Khan within the first hour of his injury. "He had blood all over. But he walked in like a lion with his young child. He is a real hero. He is doing well currently. His parameters have improved. He is being shifted from the ICU to a special room. We will keep visitors in check. We want him to rest," he added.
Meanwhile, Dange said they have advised him to rest given the wounds on the back that can cause infection. Saif Ali Khan is fine and safe from any symptoms, he added.
"He is doing excellent. We made him walk. There was no problem or pain or any other symptoms. Looking at several parameters, including his injuries and wounds, he is safe to be shifted from the ICU. The only thing we have advised him is to take rest for some time, owing to the wounds, especially on his back that can cause an infection," Dange said.
The doctor further said the injury to the actor’s spine has been repaired and thus, restrictions of movement and restriction on visitor’s movements are recommended for faster recovery.
"His hands had two wounds. One of them was on the neck, which has been repaired via plastic surgery. I operated on his spine where the sharp object was lodged and from where the fluid was coming out. It has been repaired now," Dange told reporters after the news conference.
Earlier today, Mumbai Police said they have taken possession of a portion of the blade extracted from Saif’s back, while efforts to recover the remaining part are still underway.
Mumbai Police on Friday detained one person in connection with the attack on Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence. The person has been brought to the Bandra police station for further questioning.
Mumbai Police also said the accused involved in the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was last seen near Bandra railway station and that the search is on to nab him. Police suspect that after the incident, the suspect caught the first local train in the morning and headed towards Vasai Virar. Mumbai Police teams are searching in Vasai, Nalasopara and Virar areas.
