Egyptian authorities have uncovered disturbing details in a case involving the chlorine poisoning of two children, a 4-year-old girl named Rahma and her infant brother Rahim, in El-Saf, Giza. According to investigations, the children's grandmother and her two daughters, who were in a dispute with the children's mother, carried out the heinous crime. The motive behind the crime was to take revenge on the mother and cause a rift between her and her husband.
The case, registered as 5822/2026, began when the mother of the children reported them missing after they had been taken by the grandmother and her daughters. When the children were found, they had severe injuries and were hospitalized. Initially, the grandmother and her daughters claimed that the injuries were caused by a snake bite. However, investigations revealed that the children had been injected with chlorine using medical syringes.
The mother of the children, Amira Shahat, testified that she had been in a dispute with her husband and his family, particularly his sister and his sister's daughters. She stated that they had been planning to harm her and her children. The children's father, Ahmed Mohamed Kamel, also confirmed that there was a long-standing dispute between his wife and his family.
Police investigations led by former police officer Ahmed Rjab revealed that the grandmother and her daughters had planned the crime to take revenge on the mother. They had used medical syringes filled with chlorine to poison the children. The police found five medical syringes, two of which were filled with chlorine, in the possession of the grandmother.
The forensic report revealed that the children had died from chlorine poisoning. The report stated that the chlorine had caused severe injuries, including a perforated stomach and intestine, which led to peritonitis and eventually death. The report also confirmed that the injuries were caused by a sharp object, consistent with a syringe.
The grandmother and her two daughters have confessed to the crime. They admitted to planning and executing the poisoning, and their statements matched the evidence found by the police and the forensic report. The confessions were recorded on video, which was submitted as evidence.
The case highlights the disturbing trend of family disputes leading to violent crimes in Egypt. The authorities have taken swift action in this case, and the perpetrators are expected to face severe punishment. The incident has also raised concerns about the safety and well-being of children in Egypt and the need for greater awareness and support for families in conflict.
Key points
- The chlorine poisoning case in El-Saf, Giza, has led to the arrest and confession of the perpetrators, who were motivated by a family dispute.
- The forensic report confirmed that the children died from chlorine poisoning caused by a sharp object, consistent with a syringe.
- The case highlights the need for greater awareness and support for families in conflict to prevent such violent crimes.
