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Saif Ali Khan Attack: Medical Professionals Raise Concerns Over VIP Treatment Amidst Growing Dissatisfaction

Saif Ali Khan's attack raises concerns as medical professionals question the rapid approval of his insurance claim, alleging preferential treatment for the celebrity.

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Saif Ali Khan Attack: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan's recent stabbing incident is stirring up controversy beyond just the shocking attack itself. While Saif and auto-rickshaw driver Bhajan Lal Singh Rana were praised for their quick thinking in getting Saif to the hospital, the case has taken a new turn with the involvement of the Association of Medical Consultants Mumbai. They have raised concerns over the swift disbursement of an insurance claim related to Saif's treatment, questioning the preferential treatment given to the actor.

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Saif Ali Khan Attack Raises Questions Over Insurance Claim Process

The Association of Medical Consultants Mumbai has officially written to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), raising doubts about the speed with which Saif Ali Khan’s insurance claim was processed. The letter expresses concern that the insurance company, Niva Bupa, approved Rs 25 lakh for Saif’s treatment within hours of the incident, without the usual requirements, such as an FIR copy for medicolegal cases.

Health insurance expert Nikhil Jha highlighted the issue, pointing out that the insurance company waived off standard procedures and quickly sanctioned the claim. He also noted that while the final medical bill amounted to Rs 36 lakh, which was also approved, the costs seemed excessive for the treatment, which included a four-day stay and surgery.

Allegations of Preferential Treatment in Saif Ali Khan Attack Case

Jha questioned why Saif Ali Khan, being a celebrity, received such preferential treatment, while ordinary people would face delays or be subjected to more scrutiny when it comes to insurance claims. He called on the IRDAI to explain why Niva Bupa acted so quickly in this case, while other claimants often face difficulty in securing approval.

The Stabbing Incident and Investigation

Saif Ali Khan was attacked by a burglar at his Bandra home early in the morning. The actor suffered six stab wounds, two of which were reportedly serious, as they were near his spine. Saif intervened to protect his house help from the intruder, who had entered his son Jeh’s room. The police have arrested a man suspected to be a Bangladeshi national in connection with the attack, and the investigation is ongoing.

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