KUWAIT CITY, May 13: Bangladeshi police have arrested former Member of Parliament Salina Islam, the wife of ex-lawmaker Mohammad Shahid Islam who is currently serving a prison sentence in Kuwait. According to local news reports in Bangladesh, Salina Islam is facing multiple criminal charges, including human trafficking and illegal sand extraction from the Meghna River — a major waterway in Bangladesh. Authorities have not yet confirmed which charges will be formally filed first. The deputy commissioner of the Dhaka South Investigation Branch disclosed that “Salina is accused of involvement in several criminal cases, but we have yet to determine which of these cases will be referred to the prosecution first.” Salina Islam’s arrest adds another layer to the ongoing legal saga involving her husband, who was previously convicted in Kuwait on charges related to human trafficking and money laundering.

KUWAIT CITY, May 13: The Family Court has issued a ruling compelling a Kuwaiti man to divorce his Kuwaiti wife and granting her custody of their children. The court issued its ruling after confirming that the man suffered from sexual dysfunction caused by excessive use of hormones intended for muscle building, in addition to his repeated acts of infidelity. Lawyer Muhammad Safar, who represented the woman, filed for divorce on the grounds of harm and sought custody of the children. He presented evidence proving the defendant’s sexual dysfunction due to continuous hormone use, along with multiple documented instances of infidelity. These included content shared on social media, where the husband frequently displayed his physique and engaged in inappropriate relationships with several women.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud/Munif Naif
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Agencies

Anti-narcotics unit nabs two in high-tech prison drug plot.

KUWAIT CITY, May 13: In a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, the local anti-narcotics unit of the General Department for Drug Control has apprehended two suspects accused of smuggling narcotics into the Central Prison using drones. The suspects, both stateless residents (Bedouns), were arrested in the areas of Fintas and Saad Al-Abdullah.

The arrests follow extensive investigations and surveillance that revealed the duo’s method of operation. Authorities discovered that the suspects had used unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to transport drugs to an inmate inside the Central Prison. The smuggling operation was carried out in exchange for financial compensation.

The Ministry of Interior emphasized its unwavering commitment to combating all forms of criminal activity, particularly drug trafficking, which it described as a serious threat to public safety and the well-being of society.

The Ministry also called on citizens and residents to support national security efforts by reporting any suspicious activities through official communication channels.