Cairo, January 02: A 38-year-old welder was allegedly killed by his wife and her family over a family dispute.
According to Egyptian Arabic daily Al Youm Al Sabea’a, the welder identified as Mohammed Saeed had a severe dispute with his wife, after which she left his house and went to her parents’ house in Al Khosos area of Al-Qalyubia.
The brother of the deceased said the victim went to reconcile with the family of her wife, but alleges that his wife beat him up with the help of her father and brothers, leading to a massive brain injury which resulted in his death.
The Al Mataraya Hospital, where the victim was taken after he was injured, informed police of the arrival of the victim who was suffering from internal bleeding and suspected concussion, and who died while the first aid was being administered to him.
Meanwhile, an uncle and brother of the victim have accused the deceased’s 30-year-old wife and her family, including her father and three brothers, of beating the victim while he was inside their house for reconciliation.
The police has reportedly arrested the victim’s wife, who has denied the accusations and the case has been referred to the prosecution.
–Agencies