Arrest of a Kuwaiti individual for a period of 21 days after inflicting violence on doctors
A Kuwaiti citizen has been arrested and detained for 21 days in the Central Prison, following an incident where he allegedly assaulted and insulted two doctors at Sabah Al-Salem North Police Station. The attack occurred outside the medical center's parking lot after official working hours, with the assailant reportedly stalking the doctors before the violent incident.
The incident took place late at night, and the assailant used a sharp object, believed to be a wheel wrench, resulting in a fracture in one of the doctors' hands and causing other injuries to both doctors. The Public Prosecution promptly launched an investigation and ordered security forces to quickly apprehend the suspect, who fled the scene initially.
The suspect was arrested and detained for 21 days in Central Prison, awaiting further legal proceedings in the Criminal Court. Legal representation is provided by Attorney Elaf Al-Saleh, who is representing the Kuwait Medical Association and the victims. Attorney Al-Saleh condemned the assault as a grave violation of the honor and safety of healthcare professionals and announced intent to pursue maximum legal penalties and civil claims against the assailant.
The Kuwait Medical Association is taking action to deter attacks against medical personnel, and they are using social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X to disseminate news updates about the case. The intended lawsuit seeks the maximum legal penalty to deter attacks against medical personnel, but no further details about the civil lawsuit were provided in the report.
The doctors were not identified in the report, and no new facts about the assailant or the incident were provided. However, this case highlights Kuwaiti authorities’ swift legal response to violence against medical personnel, emphasizing respect for the ethical and humanitarian values of the health sector. The Kuwait Medical Association will continue to work towards ensuring the safety and well-being of its members and upholding the standards of the medical profession in Kuwait.
- This grave incident has brought the issue of violence against medical personnel into the spotlight of general news, generating discussion in health-and-wellness circles and medical-conditions forums about the safety of healthcare professionals.
- While this crime-and-justice case is making headlines and stirring public debate, it also serves as a call for science and policy initiatives to address prevalent issues of violence against medical personnel, focusing on improving health-and-wellness outcomes, upholding ethical values, and ensuring justice in the medical profession.
