1. Court Rejects Police Custody Extension: The Bandra court denied the police's request to extend Shariful Islam's custody by two days, citing the investigation as "almost complete."
14-Day Judicial Custody: Shariful Islam, a Bangladeshi national, was remanded to 14-day judicial custody for allegedly attacking actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence.
Weapon and Evidence Recovered: Police recovered the knife used in the attack, along with a gamcha, backpack, and clothes worn by the accused during the assault.
CCTV Footage Analyzed: Over 300 CCTV cameras were reviewed, with 25 clear images of the suspect sent for forensic facial recognition.
Illegal Entry and Fake Identity: Shariful entered India illegally, changed his name to Vijay Das, and acquired Indian identity documents with the help of an unidentified agent.
Recce Before Attack: The accused allegedly conducted a recce of Saif Ali Khan's residence two days before the attack, raising suspicions of an accomplice.
Statements from Kolkata: Police recorded witness statements in Kolkata, where Shariful lived after entering India illegally.
1. Saif Ali Khan’s Recovery: The actor underwent emergency surgery after being stabbed multiple times and was discharged five days later.
Police Await Forensic Reports: Investigators are waiting for forensic analysis of CCTV footage and photographs to strengthen the case.
Fresh Custody Possible: The court allowed the police to seek fresh custody if new evidence emerges during the ongoing investigation.