Kuwaiti man arrested for killing wife, abandoning body in desert

Dubai: A Kuwaiti man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife and abandoning her body in a remote desert area between Abdali and Mutlaa, according to a security source familiar with the case.

The incident, which bears signs of premeditation and violence, has prompted a full-scale investigation by authorities.

The Ministry of Interior confirmed that its operations room received a report regarding the discovery of a woman’s body in the Abdali region. In response, security personnel, criminal investigators, and forensic teams were immediately despatched to the scene to examine the circumstances surrounding the death.

Preliminary findings pointed to foul play, with the woman’s body reportedly showing clear signs of violence.

Investigators soon identified her husband as the prime suspect, alleging that he had lured her to the desert and deliberately ran her over with his vehicle before fleeing the scene.

The Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of the suspect, a Kuwaiti national, on charges of premeditated murder.

Legal sources confirmed that the suspect is currently undergoing interrogation, while witnesses close to the victim and suspect are being questioned as part of the ongoing investigation.

Forensic experts from the General Department of Criminal Evidence have been assigned to gather evidence and assist with scene reconstruction. The Forensic Department has also been directed to support the inquiry with medical examinations and technical assessments related to the cause and timeline of death.