Body of Murdered Child Found in Lahj Province

Jul 7, 2025 - 00:45
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Body of Murdered Child Found in Lahj Province

Local residents in Lahj province discovered the body of a child, identified by the initials [S. B. M. A], in a farm located in the village of Najd al-Kari, part of Labous District.

According to sources, the child was killed with a sharp farming tool locally known as a khinzara, typically used for plowing land. He died after sustaining a fatal blow to the head.

The same sources reported that security forces managed to apprehend the suspect, identified as [M. S. M. A], a relative of the victim who reportedly suffers from a mental health condition. He has since been placed in police custody.

Residents of the area have called on the authorities to expedite the investigation and to ensure the provision of proper mental healthcare services, in order to prevent such tragic incidents from happening again.