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Last Updated: April 15, 2025, 12:11 IST
Fingerprint Evidence Points Away from Accused in Saif Ali Khan Case
In a significant development in the stabbing incident involving actor Saif Ali Khan, the Mumbai Police have uncovered evidence that may shift the narrative regarding the primary suspect, Shariful Islam.
The police’s chargesheet has disclosed that the fingerprint samples collected from Khan’s residence, where the attack occurred, do not correlate with the fingerprints of the accused. Specifically, nearly 20 samples were examined, with 19 failing to match Shariful’s prints, casting doubt on his involvement.
According to the chargesheet, fingerprints discovered on various surfaces within the actor’s home—including the bathroom door, bedroom sliding door, and cupboard—did not match those of Shariful Islam. Interestingly, the only fingerprint that was connected to the accused came from a location on the eighth floor of the building, which raises questions about its significance.
Sources within the Mumbai police have reiterated that the reliability of fingerprint evidence can vary greatly; they suggest the chances of a fingerprint match are about one in a thousand. This highlights that while fingerprints can be compelling evidence, they are not infallible proof due to the common handling of objects by multiple individuals.
Extensive Chargesheet Filed
The Mumbai Police recently submitted an extensive chargesheet, spanning over 1000 pages, to the Metropolitan Magistrate Court pertaining to the case involving the actor’s stabbing. This document is said to contain a broad array of evidence, including results from facial recognition tests, detailed fingerprint analyses, reports from identification parades, and findings from forensic examinations.
In addition, law enforcement has contested bail for Shariful Islam, presenting the court with matching evidence between a knife fragment that became lodged near Khan’s spine and a weapon recovered from the accused.
The incident unfolded during the early hours of January 16, when Saif Ali Khan was alerted to disturbances linked to an attack on one of his female employees. In his attempt to intervene, Khan confronted the assailant, resulting in a violent confrontation that left the actor with serious injuries.
As the investigation continues, the implications of this emerging fingerprint evidence could play a crucial role in the judicial proceedings ahead.
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