MUMBAI: A manhunt that spanned three days came to a successful conclusion when Mumbai and Thane police apprehended Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammed Rohilla Amin Fakir, a 30-year-old illegal immigrant from Bangladesh.

A man thought to be a citizen of Bangladesh was arrested in India's financial capital Mumbai on Sunday and is considered the prime suspect in the stabbing of Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, police said.

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Mumbai police will recreate the crime scene where Saif Ali Khan was stabbed. The accused, a Bangladeshi man, was arrested in Thane and is in custody.

Mumbai police have been granted 5-day custody of Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, the Bangladeshi national accused of stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan on January 16. The court highlighted the potential for an international conspiracy and the need for a detailed investigation.

The arrest of a suspected Bangladeshi national, for allegedly attacking Saif Ali Khan, has sparked political accusations, with BJP leaders blaming AAP and TMC govt for allowing illegal immigration.

Saif Ali Khan, stabbed while defending his home, is stable and recovering. The accused's lawyer disputes claims of illegal immigration.

A village in Worli Koliwada, where Saif Ali Khan’s attacker took shelter, is being labelled “Mini Bangladesh” by locals

A case against the accused under sections 311 (robbery or dacoity with the intent to cause grievous hurt or death, 331(4) (house-breaking) and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Passport Act,

The news of Saif Ali Khan and his family being attacked at their Mumbai home sent shockwaves to the entire country. Several Bollywood actors also took to social media to condemn the act asking for more security in the Bandra region of Mumbai where most of them reside.