Updated On: 22 January, 2025 12:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
While the case was swiftly resolved, it raises concerns about the police’s inconsistent prioritisation, with many cases involving ordinary citizens remaining unsolved for years

Police officials stationed outside Satguru Sharan, the building where actor Saif Ali Khan stays at Bandra West, on Tuesday. Pic/Satej Shinde
Actor Saif Ali Khan was seriously injured in a failed burglary at his home, prompting the Mumbai police to launch a massive 72-hour manhunt involving over 500 personnel. While the case was swiftly resolved, it raises concerns about the police’s inconsistent prioritisation, with many cases involving ordinary citizens remaining unsolved for years.
These concerns have extended to Bollywood circles as well, with some celebrities expressing scepticism about whether the real attacker has actually been caught. The accused was eventually tracked down in Thane using a combination of technical tools and human intelligence. However, the incident raises critical questions about case prioritisation. While this high-profile case was resolved swiftly, many theft, robbery, and even murder cases involving ordinary citizens remain unsolved. Does the involvement of a celebrity ensure quicker police action?
Some unsolved cases