The 30-year-old man who was arrested in the Saif Ali Khan attack case was on Sunday sent to police custody by the Bandra Holiday Court till January 24.

Police have confirmed that the suspect, identified as Mohd Shariful Islam Shehzad, is an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh. He reportedly entered the actor’s residence with the intent to commit theft.

According to the police statement, multiple investigation teams were formed to probe the incident.

The accused was apprehended at Hiranandani Estate in Thane while attempting to flee to his native village in the Jhalokati district of Bangladesh.

The case was reported by Aleyamma Philip, a 56-year-old staff nurse. The incident occurred around 2:00 AM on January 16, during which Saif Ali Khan sustained serious injuries, including stab wounds to his thoracic spine.

According to hospital authorities, the actor underwent surgery to remove a 2.5-inch-long blade. He is recovering well, has been moved from the ICU to a regular room, and is now out of danger. Medical staff continue to monitor his condition closely.

Saif Ali Khan’s family, including his mother Sharmila Tagore, wife Kareena Kapoor Khan, and their sons Jeh and Taimur, visited Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on Sunday to check on his condition.