Viral video: Five arrested after outrage over assault video in Saudi Arabia

The incident led to prompt action by the relevant authorities

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Khitam Al Amir, Chief News Editor
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  The footage, which went viral on social media platform, ignited widespread outrage and demands for justice.
The footage, which went viral on social media platform, ignited widespread outrage and demands for justice.
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Dubai: A disturbing video showing five young men assaulting another individual in Saudi Arabia has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread outrage and calls for their arrest and severe punishment.

The incident, which has drawn strong condemnation from both social and security circles, led to prompt action by the relevant authorities. The security patrols in the Eastern Province, in collaboration with the Dammam city police, swiftly identified and arrested the five assailants after intensive efforts and careful examination of the visual evidence.

The accused individuals were seen in the video physically assaulting another person. Following their arrest, they were subjected to the regular legal procedures and subsequently referred to the Public Prosecution.

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