Interior Ministry Undersecretary receives dean, tours husseiniyas Interior Ministry Undersecretary receives dean, tours husseiniyas

KUWAIT: Interior Ministry Undersecretary Lt Gen Suleiman Al-Fahd yesterday received at his office the dean of the College of Social Sciences Prof Humoud Al-Qashaan, who was accompanied by Prof Ibtisam Al-Qooud. Discussing preparations for the 3rd annual forum on patriotism organized by the college, Fahd stressed that MoI will never stop supporting all positive and constructive activities designed to implant genuine values in Kuwaiti youth. Fahd added that MoI is also getting ready to hold Kuwait's first regional conference on protecting children from the dangers of social media. Fahd and top MoI officials also toured a number of husseiniyas to check security measures and traffic plans during the month of Muharram.

Financial claims

A Kuwaiti couple wanted for a KD 28,000 financial claim and another citizen wanted for a five-year prison sentence for a KD 23,000 was arrested yesterday. Also, two Egyptians and three Syrians wanted for financial claims were arrested in Farwaniya. Separately, an Iranian wanted for a four-year prison sentence in a bribery case has been apprehended.

Fraud, forgery

A citizen wanted for fraud, forgery and financial claims was arrested.

Police inspections

Traffic police conducted various inspections that resulted in filing 32,879 tickets, impounding 666 vehicles, arresting seven people for major traffic violations and deporting six expats for driving without a license.

Fire drill at Maternity Hospital

The Capital fire department yesterday conducted a fire drill on evacuating the Maternity Hospital, simulating a mock gas leak that caused some injuries and a limited fire.

Spate of accidents

Eight citizens were injured in a spate of accidents in various areas of Kuwait, said security sources, noting that injuries varied between pain, dizziness, wounds and fractures.

Training courses

KFSD Director Lt Gen Khaled Al-Mekrad yesterday attended the conclusion of various training courses, where a special ceremony was held to honor all 94 graduates.

By Hanan Al-Saadoun