Khaberni - In a new development in an incident that incited anger on the Egyptian and Arab streets recently, the public prosecutor's office in Sharqia governorate, Egypt, ordered the detention of a woman for four days pending investigations, after accusing her of physically assaulting her elderly mother in the village of Hanbai, which belongs to the Zagazig center, an episode that triggered a widespread wave of outrage on social media.
The investigative authorities also decided to have the victim examined at Zagazig University Hospital to conduct necessary medical tests and determine the extent of her injuries, as a precursor to continuing the investigations and taking appropriate legal measures.
Details of the incident
The details of the incident trace back to the spread of a video on social networking platforms, showing the daughter assaulting her mother brutally in the street, which caused widespread shock among the followers and prompted security forces to quickly identify and arrest the suspect.
Investigations revealed that the aggressive woman is the daughter of the victim, and that the incident occurred after a quarrel broke out between them while the mother was trying to leave the house, which escalated into a physical assault documented on video.
The mother defends her daughter
In a touching human scene, the elderly woman, in a state of deep distress, confirmed that her daughter is the one who takes care of her daily necessities, from food and medication to healthcare, emphasizing her insistence on keeping her by her side.
The elderly woman stated that what she experienced was not an intentional assault, explaining that she fell down the stairs of the house, and appealing to the relevant authorities to consider the situation of her daughter and to release her so she can continue to care for her at home.
Widespread anger
The video provoked a state of popular resentment, especially after the assault appeared to make use of household items, amidst calls for holding the perpetrator accountable and taking deterrent legal measures.
Investigations indicated that the incident occurred in front of the family's house in the village, which intensified the shock among the locals and social media users.
Ongoing investigations
The prosecution began interrogating the accused and listening to the statements of the parties involved in the incident, while the competent authorities continue their investigations to reveal all circumstances and motives behind the incident.
The executive and social bodies also moved to assess the humanitarian and health situation of the elderly woman, providing the necessary support in accordance with established procedures.
