Saif Ali Khan attacked: ‘What a shame… no law and order in the state,’ Opposition slams CM Devendra Fadnavis

“The law and order in the state has gone for a toss. Saif is a big actor who has been awarded Padma Shri. Yesterday, PM Modi was in the city hence all the security was there. Police would be involved in the PM’s security hence there is no law and order in the state. Recently Saif Ali Khan and his family had gone to meet the PM who spent an hour with them. No one is safe in the state. For the common man, there is no security. Ninety per cent of the police force is now with the politicians,” Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said.

Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his Mumbai home during an attempted robbery and is currently admitted to Lilavati Hospital where he underwent surgery and is now recovering.

Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Priyanka Chaturvedi raised the Salman Khan and Baba Siddique incidents. “What a shame that Mumbai sees another high profile attempt on life, the attack on Saif Ali Khan yet again raises questions on Mumbai Police & the Home Minister. This is after a series of incidents that show there is a deliberate attempt to undermine Mumbai by targeting big names: Baba Siddique ji’s family is still awaiting justice after his shocking murder. Salman Khan forced to live in a bullet proof house. Now it is Saif Ali Khan. All in Bandra. An area which has the highest concentration of celebrities, which is supposed to have adequate security. If celebrities are not safe then who in Mumbai is?” Chaturvedi said, wishing Saif Ali Khan a speedy recovery.

NCP (SP) national spokesperson said the attack on Saif was a “cause for concern”. “…if such high profile people with levels of security can be attacked in their homes, then what could happen to common citizens? Fear of law seems to be at a low in Maharashtra due to leniencies in the past couple of years,” he added.