Overview

• Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, accused of stabbing Saif Ali Khan in January 2025, has filed a bail plea claiming the charges against him are fabricated.
• The accused alleges that his arrest violated procedural norms under Indian law, including improper registration of the FIR and lack of transparency during detention.
• Mumbai Police assert they have strong evidence against Shehzad, including CCTV footage, facial recognition, and other technical and physical evidence.
• The case remains under judicial review in the Bandra Magistrate Court, with the chargesheet yet to be filed before its transfer to the Sessions Court.
• Broader public scrutiny has emerged around procedural inconsistencies and immigration security, as Shehzad is confirmed to have entered India illegally from Bangladesh.