Young Man Beheaded in Horrific Crime Shakes Sana'a
The sources added that the head was buried in a courtyard in the "Al-Ashash" area, while the hand was buried in the "Al-Bilili" neighborhood. The rest of the body was concealed under a layer of concrete inside one of the killers' homes to destroy evidence.
The motives for the crime are believed to involve stealing the victim's automatic rifle, pistol, phone, and cash. Investigations are ongoing to uncover further details.
Earlier, the hijacked capital witnessed a similar incident where a young woman was murdered and her body grotesquely mutilated in Old Sana'a, sparking panic among residents.
Heinous crimes against civilians in Sana'a and Houthi-controlled areas have surged since the militia looted public employees' salaries for the tenth consecutive year. Widespread poverty, rampant criminal gangs, and the absence of law enforcement—amid collapsing incomes—have fueled the violence.
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