A court here on Wednesday refused to send Bangladeshi national Mohammad Shariful Islam, arrested for allegedly attacking Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan with a knife, to police custody and sent him to judicial custody.

Saif's accused in judicial custody

The court found that there was no new ground to extend his police custody. After considering the application by the police seeking further custody, the Bandra magistrate's court said that no new ground was made out for it. Judicial Magistrate (First Class) Komal Singh Rajput said, “Further police custody is not justified at least at this stage.”

After the end of police custody, Mohammad Shariful Islam was produced before the Bandra Magistrate's Court. Citing the provisions of the Indian Justice Code, the court told the investigating officer that if there is any new development, the police can again seek the custody of the accused for the remaining period within the stipulated time.

According to the new criminal laws, the police can seek custody of a person for up to 15 days. This can be consecutive or at intervals during a period of 40 or 60 days from arrest, depending on the severity of the crime. Let us tell you that on January 19, Mumbai Police arrested the accused who attacked Saif Ali Khan.

Saif's security increased

On the night of January 16, Saif Ali Khan was attacked at his house in Satguru Sharan Society in Bandra, Mumbai. During this, the attacker stabbed Saif 6 times with a knife, due to which the actor was badly injured. After this, Saif Ali Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai for 6 days. After this attack, the security of Saif and his family has been increased.

Apart from this, strict security arrangements have also been made at his house. Not only this, till the investigation of this case continues, Mumbai Police will provide full security to Saif Ali Khan and his family. Let us tell you that after this attack, Saif's name is constantly making headlines and shocking revelations are being made in this case every day.