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Two Emirati families in big brawl during Ramadan

Several members from the two families sustained minor to moderate injuries due to the fray.

By Ahmed Shaaban/senior Reporter

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Published: Sat 27 Jun 2015, 1:52 PM

Last updated: Fri 10 Jul 2015, 6:27 PM

Ras Al Khaimah Police HeadquartersRas Al Khaimah – Some Emirati young men received several injuries following a heated argument and fierce fight in which two UAE families here were involved in.

According to a police source, the scuffle, due to personal disputes and heated argument took place early on Saturday in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. “However, the RAK Police managed to put the situation under control.”

The Central Operations Room, having been alerted of the big brawl, dispatched paramedics, an ambulance, a security police patrol to the site. “Several members from the two families sustained minor to moderate injuries due to the fray.”

The case file has been referred to the RAK Public Prosecution for further interrogation and legal action. “All members of the society should steer away from such violence which is totally against the peaceful traditions of the UAE society.”

Scuffle or any type of violence is punishable by law, he warned. “Should anyone of the public have a problem, it is better to settle the dispute, if any, in an amicable way, or else resort to the police.”

Brigadier Abdullah Khamis Al Hadidi, director general of the police operations at RAK PoliceFew days back, two Emirati young men received deep cuts and serious injuries in a recent fight which took place at a billiard hall in Ras Al Khaimah. “However, the RAK Police managed to arrest all the assailants who used knives, swords and sharp weapons in the fight in a record time.”

Brigadier Abdullah Khamis Al Hadidi, director general of the police operations at RAK Police, the law enforcement bodies here shall never tolerate anyone involved in abusing, selling or fighting with cold weapons.

“Such illegal practices are weird to the UAE community and have nothing to do with our peaceful customs and traditions,” he said, urging young men to be more tolerant and patients and settle their disputes with others in an amicable way.

Brig Hadidi indicated that more precautionary measures have been taken to curb such phenomena. “Security patrols, CID men, and undercover agents have been deployed at youth gatherings, sports halls, and entertainment venues to enhance security and order in the emirate.”

ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com


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