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‘Failed to notice a simple…’: How Mumbai Police’s error cost the wrong ‘Saif Ali Khan attacker’ his job, wedding

  • Akash Kailash Kanojia, a 31-year-old man, lost his job after being misidentified as Saif Ali Khan's attacker by Mumbai Police.
  • Kanojia was detained by Railway Protection Force officers while traveling to meet his bride on January 17, 2025.
  • The police circulated Kanojia's photograph, leading to media coverage that damaged his reputation, despite his claims of innocence.
  • Kanojia's employer terminated his contract and his wedding was called off due to the mistaken identity, as reported by Hindustan Times.
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The Express TribuneThe Express Tribune

False identification in Saif Ali Khan case costs man his job and marriage

Akash Kailash Kanojia, a 31-year-old driver, found his life turned upside down when Mumbai police mistakenly identified him as the attacker involved in an attempted burglary at Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan’s Bandra apartment on January 16. The confusion began when the Mumbai police issued a tip-off to the Railway Protection Force (RPF), leading to Akash Kanojia’s detention while en route to Bilaspur. On January 17, Akash Kanojia travelled on th…

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Saif Ali Khan attack case: Man loses job, marriage proposal after being wrongly detained

The Railway Protection Force had detained Akash Kanojia from Chhattisgarh on January 18 following a tip-off from the Mumbai Police.

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The HinduThe Hindu

I want justice as Mumbai cops have ruined my life: Man detained, released in Saif Ali Khan attack case

Saif Ali Khan attack case: Detained driver in Saif Ali Khan attack case faces job loss, family disgrace, seeks justice outside actor's building.

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Live MintLive Mint

‘Failed to notice a simple…’: How Mumbai Police’s error cost the wrong ‘Saif Ali Khan attacker’ his job, wedding

Saif Ali Khan attack: A Mumbai man was misidentified by Mumbai Police as Saif Ali Khan's attacker. The 31-year-old lost his job and marriage prospect after the incident.

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India TodayIndia Today

Ridiculous: Twinkle Khanna on rumours of Kareena's absence during Saif's attack

Twinkle Khanna has spoken out against the baseless rumours questioning Kareena Kapoor's absence during an incident involving Saif Ali Khan. She called the speculations ridiculous and unfounded.

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News18 IndiaNews18 India

Saif Ali Khan Attack Case: Detained By Mistake, Chhattisgarh Native Loses Job & Marriage Proposal

Kanojia said that things were going smooth for his family after a long time but his detention has changed everything.

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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
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