Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case: Accused Mohammad Shariful Islam To Plead Guilty; Requests Leniency From Court

The Bangladeshi national Mohammad Shariful Islam alias Vijay Das, who was arrested for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan at his residence in Bandra in January 2025 has sought to plead guilty in the case. Scroll below know more about what he told the sessions court on Friday.

Saif Ali Khan’s Attacker Pleads Guilty, Seeks Leniency In Sentence

As per multiple media reports, Mohammad Shariful Islam alias Vijay Das, told a sessions court on Friday that he wants to plead guilty for attacking actor Saif Ali Khan during an attempted robbery at the actor’s residence in Bandra in January 2025. The incarcerated Bangladeshi national has also sought leniency in sentence.

According to his lawyer Vipul Dushing, Shariful – who was arrested two days after the incident, filed an application expressing his willingness to plead guilty and sought leniency from the court. His plea represents a major shift, as the case had only recently entered the trial stage. The court framed charges against him on August 14, after the accused had pleaded not guilty.

Confirming the latest development, Islam’s lawyer said, “He is repenting for the act he committed; hence wants to plead guilty and has sought leniency from the court.”

The court has asked the prosecution to file its reply and adjourned the hearing to September 11.

Charges Against Mohammad Shariful Islam

Mohammad Shariful Islam is being charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for robbery or dacoity involving an attempt to cause death or grievous hurt, being armed with a deadly weapon, and house-trespass or house-breaking. He is also being charged under the Passport (Entry into India) Rules and the Foreigners Act.

In his earlier bail application before the sessions court, Islam had claimed he was innocent and had been falsely implicated. The claim was opposed by the police who maintained that there was substantial evidence against him, including forensic evidence related to the knife allegedly used in the attack.

During the attempted burglary at Saif Ali Khan’s residence on January 16, 2025, the actor was allegedly stabbed multiple times after the intruder entered his home. Khan suffered serious injuries and underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital. Islam was arrested in Thane two days later. Police subsequently alleged that he was a Bangladeshi national living illegally in India under the alias Vijay Das.

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