Khaberni - In a tragic incident, an Egyptian young man set his wife on fire alive in the heart of Cairo, justifying his action by his frustration over her "constant suspicions" and her constant searches through his personal phone.
Details of the incident state that security forces received a notification from a hospital reporting the admission of a young woman suffering from severe burns of advanced degrees, her condition described by medical sources as "very critical" due to injuries focused on various parts of her body, necessitating her immediate placement in an intensive care unit in an attempt to save her life.
Security investigations showed that the accused, a man in his thirties, lost control over his nerves following a severe argument with his wife, sparked by her searching his mobile phone.
In a shocking development, the husband poured the flammable substance "petrol" on his wife's body and set her on fire, amidst a state of astonishment and panic that prevailed among the neighbors who witnessed the incident.
The capture of the accused and his confessions
After completing the legal procedures, security forces were able to detain the accused, who was found to have suffered burns on his hand as a result of the flames scattering during the commission of the crime.
During interrogation, the husband gave detailed confessions, claiming that the stability of their marital life had recently been undermined by "constant suspicions" and his wife's monitoring of his phone, justifying his deed by stating it came in a "moment of anger" after failed attempts to dissuade her from monitoring him.
While the wife still lies in the burns section under strict medical supervision, the relevant agencies continue their final investigations to establish all the circumstances of the case, in preparation for taking the necessary legal actions.
