Saif Ali Khan’s Case: Chargesheet Shows Only One Out of 20 Samples Matches Accused

The Saif Ali Khan assault case has taken a surprising turn with the revelation of a significant fingerprint mismatch. While authorities claim they have strong evidence against the accused, the lack of matching fingerprints at the crime scene raises serious questions about the investigation's reliability. This discrepancy could potentially cast doubt on the prosecution's case and open doors for the defense to challenge the credibility of the evidence presented.

The fingerprint evidence in the Saif Ali Khan assault case has taken a surprising turn.  Out of nearly 20 fingerprint samples collected from the crime scene, a staggering 19 did not match the accused's fingerprints. 

The report details that fingerprints collected from various locations, including the bathroom door, bedroom door, and cupboard door, did not match either the suspect, Shahid Shabbir Sayyed, or the arrested accused, Shariful Islam Shehzad.  

Further analysis using the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) and the Automated Multi-Modal Biometric Identification System (AMBIS) also failed to find a match in national databases.  

Additionally, 10 fingerprints were deemed unusable due to insufficient ridge detail, making them unsuitable for comparison. 

This significant lack of matching fingerprints presents a major challenge for the prosecution's case, as it casts doubt on the accused's presence at the crime scene.

Despite the initial discrepancies in fingerprint evidence, the chargesheet against Shariful Islam Shehzad in the Saif Ali Khan assault case presents a more complex picture. While 19 fingerprint samples collected from the crime scene did not match the accused, a single left palm print found on the 8th-floor staircase wooden door was confirmed to be his. 

Adding to the complexity, the chargesheet includes a fingerprint bureau report confirming matches with two of Khan's domestic staff, Nilesh Hari Gawade and Hemlal Nyaupane. 

While the fingerprint mismatch might raise doubts, police maintain they have a strong case based on other evidence, including CCTV facial recognition reports, identification by a domestic staff member, and mobile tower location data placing the accused at the building on the day of the attack. 

The recovered clothes allegedly worn by the accused during the incident further strengthen the prosecution's case. Shariful has filed a bail application, but the matter is scheduled to be heard by the sessions court on April 17.