Mumbai Police have arrested Bangladeshi national Mohd Shariful Islam Shehzad for allegedly attacking actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence. Shehzad, who entered India illegally, was located in Thane after a three-day manhunt. Khan, who sustained serious injuries, underwent surgery and is recovering.
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