The police said Mr. Khan was recovering in the hospital after an intruder attacked him. He sustained a major injury to his spinal cord, a doctor said.

Mumbai police encounter specialist Daya Nayak created a stir online, and many began speculating that his appearance signaled an imminent breakthrough in the case.

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan is recovering in ICU after undergoing surgery for stab wounds sustained during a burglary. His family requests privacy during this challenging time as doctors decide on moving him to the general ward.