KUWAIT: The Interior Ministry's relations and security information general department said a 74-year-old citizen was killed by his ex-son-in-law following a family dispute in Sabah Al-Nasser. The suspect is a policeman and committed the crime while in uniform, using his police issue M-16 handgun to fire the fatal shot. Interior ministry operations received a call from Farwaniya Hospital about the arrival of the 74-year-old victim with a bullet in his head. The suspect's whereabouts were then determined, and his residence in Reqqa was stormed. He confessed to the shooting, and led police to the crime weapon hidden in his car. The exact circumstances which led to the crime were not immediately known. The suspect was sent to the public prosecution for further action.

Traffic statistics

Efforts to control traffic through a series of sudden campaigns resulted in issuing 29,934 citations, while 1,735 vehicles were impounded, 13 cars confiscated, 134 persons detained and one expatriate sent for deportation for driving without a license.

No injuries in fire

A fire broke out in Liwan mall in Egaila, and Mangaf fire center responded, supported by Qurain center. Firemen discovered that the fire started in a shoe warehouse. The mall was evacuated and the fire was contained and put out. Only material losses were reported.

Banners removed

Kuwait Municipality's public relations department announced the removal of 83 election banners and four election headquarters in the Capital, Farwaniya and Hawally governorates following the end of by-elections in the third constituency. The public cleanliness and road occupancy department in the Capital removed 23 advertisements beside four premises, while in Hawally, 35 banners were removed. Farwaniya saw the removal of 25 hoardings.

Road closed

The Interior Ministry's General Traffic Department announced yesterday that the Jahra Road's intersection with Ghazali Road heading towards Kuwait City will be closed between 2:00 am and 4:00 am starting from today and until Thursday, February 25, 2016. The department urged drivers to take Jamal Abdul-Nasser Road heading towards Kuwait City as a replacement.

By Hanan Al-Saadoun