Father serving life term in Dubai meets son after several years

Dubai - The surprise 'reunion' was brought about by the Dubai Police.

A European inmate serving a life sentence for murder in the Dubai Central Prison had buried all hopes of meeting his only son, and so he couldn't trust his eyes when he suddenly saw him after years of separation. Both locked each other in a tight embrace and shared tears of nostalgia and joy.

The surprise 'reunion' was brought about by the Dubai Police.

"When we came to know about his son and the inmate's longing to see him, the department contacted him, and he was so excited to be seeing his father after ages. Finally, the surprise meeting was arranged," said Brigadier Ali Al Shamali, director of punitive and correctional institutions department.

The duo couldn't hold back their torrent of emotions as they met during a special function launched by the Dubai Police under the theme 'To Fly Tomorrow', a series of stories written by the inmates of Dubai Central Prison.

"Both were overcome with gratitude, and thanked the Dubai Police for their kind gesture."

Al Shamali pointed out that the police have rolled out many such humanitarian initiatives to bring happiness to the inmates.

ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com

• Dubai