KUWAIT CITY, May 31: A violent assault involving two tenth-grade students has left a classmate seriously injured and hospitalized in the intensive care unit at Al-Adan Hospital. The attack, classified as a felony assault, was recorded by Abu Halifa Police Station and has sent shockwaves through the local school community.

According to security sources, the incident occurred on Thursday shortly after students finished their final exams at a school in the Mangaf area. The two suspects confronted their classmate near a grocery store just outside the school premises. In a sudden and calculated assault, each of the attackers wielded a knife and stabbed the victim six times, once in the upper chest, once in the back, and once in the left hand, among other wounds.

Preliminary investigations suggest the motive was retaliation. The victim had earlier intervened to defend a fellow student who was being bullied by the suspects for a speech impediment. He reportedly reprimanded them, urging them to stop their mockery and leave the classmate alone, an act of courage that may have provoked the violent reprisal.

The injured student was rushed to Al-Adan Hospital, where he was admitted to the ICU due to the severity of the stab wounds. Doctors later stabilized his condition and transferred him to a general ward.

Security forces acted swiftly, with detectives apprehending the suspects and referring them to the Juvenile Prosecution Office for further legal action.

Speaking on behalf of the victim, attorney Abdulrahman Al-Huwaishil condemned the attack and voiced concern over the growing trend of violence among students. He called on education and security authorities to address this alarming phenomenon with urgency.

“This was not just a schoolyard fight; it was a deliberate, premeditated act of violence,” said Al-Huwaishil. “We will seek the maximum legal penalties available to ensure justice is served and to deter future incidents of this nature.”

KUWAIT CITY, May 31: Investigators from the Bayan Investigations Unit under the Hawalli Governorate Investigation and Research Department have arrested two women accused of orchestrating a high-value jewelry theft spree totaling over KD 200,000.

The suspects, who posed as wealthy clients, allegedly targeted upscale jewelry stores, stealing lightweight and expensive items—chiefly diamond necklaces from international brands—by distracting sales staff and concealing the stolen goods. According to a security source, the women exploited busy moments in the shops, returning multiple times in designer clothing, luxury accessories, and sunglasses to maintain their ruse.

Following a surge in theft reports in Hawalli Governorate over a short period, a specialized task force was established. Surveillance footage from affected stores revealed two elegantly dressed women executing the thefts with calculated ease. Investigators were able to identify the vehicle used in the crimes and trace it back to the suspects.

With a warrant secured from the Public Prosecution, security forces raided the women’s residences in West Abdullah Al-Mubarak and Hawalli. There, they recovered the stolen items, which the suspects had planned to smuggle and sell outside Kuwait. During interrogation, the women confessed to the scheme, admitting to deliberately targeting shops across multiple locations.

Both women have been referred to the Public Prosecution, and the recovered stolen goods have been entered into evidence.

KUWAIT CITY, May 31: In a unique security operation, the Drug Control General Department (DCGD) in the Ministry of Interior dealt a severe blow to a wanted person with a drug record in Al-Qurain. Anti-Narcotics officers arrested the accused at his home, with three firearms and an undisclosed quantity of bullets in his possession, following a confrontation that included an exchange of gunfire between the accused and detectives. A security source told the newspaper that DCGD received information that a citizen with a drug record possessed firearms at his home in Al-Qurain.

“A security team was formed to carry out the operation. Upon arrival at the home of the accused, the officers cordoned off the house in preparation for his arrest. The security personnel were surprised when the suspect fired at them, necessitating an immediate response to control the situation and protect the lives of the officers. The exchange of fire continued for some time, until the officers completely controlled the situation and apprehended the suspect,” the source narrated.

During the operation, the officers found three firearms and an undisclosed quantity of bullets. The suspect is considered a dangerous individual, as he was previously arrested in cases related to the possession and distribution of narcotics and psychotropic pills. He was released from prison recently, but continued his criminal activities. It was discovered that the suspect owns a farm in Wafra, and he had been using his home in Al-Qurain as a safe haven. This successful security operation was carried out under the direct supervision of Assistant Undersecretary for Criminal Security Affairs Major General Hamed Al-Dawas; and with close follow-up by Director General of the DCGD Brigadier General Mohammed Qabazard and his deputy, Brigadier General Sheikh Hamad Al-Yousef. A large number of Public Security and Emergency personnel also participated in the operation.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior announced that the Drug Control General Department (DCGD) has arrested an Indian national following a security operation that led to the seizure of quantities of drugs and intoxicants intended for distribution (Above Video). The ministry stated that the arrest followed field investigations and continuous monitoring of the suspect’s movements, which culminated in his capture in Salwa. Authorities found approximately eight kilograms of heroin and two kilograms of shabu in his possession, along with two precision scales used for drug preparation and distribution. The suspect reportedly confessed to receiving instructions from partners abroad to distribute the drugs in Kuwait. He has been referred to the Drug Prosecution, along with the seized items, for further legal action.

By Munif Naif
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff