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Zawya
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Zawya
SEC issues decision to create new units within Sharjah Police General Command
During its meeting on Tuesday, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), the SEC issued a decision to create new organisational units within the general structure of the Sharjah Police General Command (SPGC). During the meeting, held at the Sharjah Ruler's Office, the council discussed a number of topics related to the regulation and monitoring of the performance of government departments and entities in the Emirate of Sharjah, along with key developmental plans aimed at enhancing the quality of services provided across the Emirate. The Council reviewed the semi-annual performance report of the Higher Committee for Human Resources and its Technical Committee, which included statistics on their meetings and the topics and cases discussed in the committees' agenda during the past period. The report also covered the studies and research carried out by the Higher Committee as part of its efforts to develop the human resources systems and regulations in the Emirate of Sharjah, and to improve the working environment and services provided to Sharjah Government employees. The Council issued a decision regarding the creation of new organisational units within the general organisational structure of the Sharjah Police General Command (SPGC). According to the decision, the title of the Preventive Security Department will be changed to become the 'General Department of Preventive Security,' under which the following departments will fall: Security Investigation Department, Field Operations Department, Institutional Security Department, and General Inspection Department. The decision also stipulated the establishment of new directorates within the general structure of the Sharjah Police as follows: the Directorate of Traffic and Patrols, which includes the Traffic Department and the Patrols Department; the Directorate of Drug Prevention and Control, which includes the Prevention and Monitoring Department and the Drug Control Department; and the Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Inquiries, which includes the Criminal Investigation and Inquiries Department and the Criminal Investigation and Monitoring Department. The Council also issued a decision on the formation of a committee to licence social work professionals operating in the field of social work within the Emirate of Sharjah.
Gulf Insider
3 days ago
- Gulf Insider
UAE: Indian Expat Woman From Kerala Found dead In Sharjah On 30th Birthday, Day Of Joining New Job
An Indian expat woman from Kerala was found dead in in her Sharjah apartment early Saturday, coinciding with her 30th birthday and the first day of a new job, her family has confirmed. The deceased, Athulya Sekhar, was found dead in her flat in Rolla area, according to her sister and brother-in-law living Sharjah. The death of the mother to a 10-year-old girl has sent fresh shockwaves through the expat community from the south Indian state in the UAE. The tragedy comes just weeks after the highly publicised death of another 32-year-old Malayali woman, and her 16-month-old daughter in Sharjah, in what the police said was a murder-suicide. The forensic report had confirmed that the woman had died by hanging herself after suffocating the child to death on July 8. The incident had reportedly stemmed from marital conflicts. Athulya's death has sparked serious allegations of domestic abuse by her husband. Her parents living in Kollam district in Kerala have filed a case against the civil engineer working in Dubai and her family members here are in the process of filing a complaint against her husband in the UAE as well. 'We will be visiting the Sharjah Police for completing the formalities of filing the case tomorrow. We are also approaching the Indian Consulate in Dubai,' her brother-in-law said on Sunday. The Press Wing of the Indian Consulate said in a statement: 'We express our sincere condolences to the family of Ms Athulya Sekhar. Our team is in touch with the family and Sharjah authorities. We are extending all the possible help.' According to the family, Athulya and her daughter used to live in Kerala and used to visit her husband earlier. 'Both Athulya and her daughter have UAE residence visa. But, it was only some months ago that Athulya started staying with her husband here, leaving her daughter with her parents back home,' he added. Meanwhile, speaking to Malayalam media outlets in the UAE, Athulya's husband denied any involvement in her death, though he admitted to having physically abused her in the past. He claimed he was not at home when the incident occurred. 'We have only one key and it was with her. When I returned, I found the door open and her body was already cold,' he told reporters. He alleged that Athulya had been increasingly distant in recent months, adding that she had started sleeping separately and had even undergone an abortion back home in November last year without his consent.
Filipino Times
3 days ago
- Filipino Times
Sharjah Police dismantles int'l drug network operating in Canada, Spain, UAE
Sharjah Police has dismantled a drug trafficking syndicate operating from Canada to Spain and into the UAE, following a major cross-border operation. A total of 131 kilograms of narcotics and psychoactive substances and nearly 9,945 capsules of controlled medication were seized, while seven suspects were arrested in the UAE, according to WAM. Authorities uncovered a drug trafficking route that began at the Port of Toronto in Canada, passed through Malaga in Spain, and ended at a port in the UAE. They began their investigation after noticing an Arab man, among the arrested, frequently entering the UAE with his wife and children. Surveillance and strategic ambushes led to the discovery of the group's operations and the arrest of the main suspect and his local contacts. Police revealed that the primary suspect used his wife and two children as cover for his illegal activities. He admitted to his role in the operation and said he used 'geo-location drops,' a method of hiding drugs in specific areas for pickup, to distribute the narcotics. Five other suspects, all of Asian nationality, were also arrested after evidence showed they were involved in receiving and distributing the drugs. The seized shipment, found hidden in a container filled with car spare parts, was linked to one of the suspects by name. The suspects are now in the custody of judicial authorities in the UAE. The Ministry of Interior, working closely with international partners, is continuing efforts to track down other members of the syndicate overseas and is taking legal action to break up the network completely, WAM said.
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Khaleej Times
Sharjah boy traumatised after car jumps red light, nearly hits him; police step in to help
Sharjah Police helped reassure a 7-year-old boy after a traffic incident left him in a state of extreme fear. Authorities responded quickly to his mother's report, which stated that the child refused to leave the house due to his mental state. The child, who lives in Khor Fakkan, was crossing through a pedestrian crossing, when a speeding vehicle approached. The vehicle, which had overtaken a red light, almost hit the child. Although the incident caused no bodily harm, the psychological impact was severe, prompting intervention from specialised teams. After receiving the report, authorities headed to the child's residence, giving him the psychological support through positive conversation, gifts and a guided tour by police. This was to help rebuild his confidence in his surroundings, feel secure, and boost his mental stability, said Colonel Dr Walid Khamis Al-Yimahi, Director of the Police Department of the Eastern Region. Legal action was taken against the driver; the vehicle was impounded for 30 days. Passing red lights not only leads to serious accidents, but also leaves profound psychological effects, especially for children, police stressed.
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Khaleej Times
Sharjah: Indian woman found dead in apartment days before joining new job
A 30-year-old Indian woman was found dead in her apartment near Rolla Park in Sharjah on Saturday morning, according to Malayalam news channel Media One. The woman, identified as Athulya Shekhar, was set to start a new job at a company located in a nearby mall. Khaleej Times has reached out to the Sharjah Police, and a comment was awaited at the time of filing this report. Athulya had been living in Sharjah for the past two years. Recently, she celebrated her birthday by visiting her sister, who lives close by, according to the news channel. She shared sweets and spoke with joy about starting her first job. Speaking to the news channel, her family said, "It was her birthday on Friday. She was planning to join the job soon, and she also visited her sister, shared sweets and congratulated her." Khaleej Times has contacted Atulya's family, the Indian Consulate in Dubai, and social workers assisting with the case for more details. The channel reported that Athulya had requested some money from her husband to cover her commute to work. She then gave him some gold ornaments in exchange for some cash. He then left the apartment, and after returning, reportedly found her dead. Her father told the channel that she had been looking forward to her new job and was very close to her daughter. Athulya is survived by her husband, and her daughter who is studying in Grade 10 in India. Her father, a former Gulf expat, now works as an autorickshaw driver in Kerala.
