Egyptian police personnel
Horror crime: Man kills wife in Egypt, sets her on fire over alleged infidelity with brother
In a shocking crime in Azbat Al-Safih, a village in Egypt's Qalyubia governorate, a man killed his wife, son, and daughter before setting his mother and brother on fire.
The attack resulted in his mother's immediate death, while his brother sustained severe injuries and was admitted to intensive care.
Authorities responded swiftly to a tip received by emergency services, with police and investigators arriving promptly at the scene. A case report was filed, and an investigation has been launched to uncover the circumstances surrounding the crime.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect committed the act after discovering his wife's infidelity with his brother. Further inquiries indicated that the suspect is a drug user with a criminal record.
Security forces arrested the suspect, and the public prosecutor has ordered an autopsy for the victims. Authorities are also awaiting updates on the injured brother's condition and have instructed a continuation of the investigation to clarify all details.
The victims' bodies have been transferred to a hospital morgue, and law enforcement continues to investigate, closely monitoring the survivor's status in intensive care.