Wife-killer detention to continue
According to the Public Prosecution, the accused committed the premeditated murder of his wife on March 30, 2025, at the Mutlaa Police Station in Jahra Governorate. Investigations revealed that the accused forcibly entered the victim's vehicle, drove her to an unknown location, and deliberately ran her over with the intent to kill her.
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Kuwait MoI detains gang implicated in theft through cardless cash withdrawals
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Kuwait Times
16 hours ago
- Kuwait Times
Knives, air guns now illegal in Kuwait's public spaces without a license
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- Arab Times
Stolen Car and Shady Deals: Wanted Expat Caught in Hawally
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