KUWAIT CITY, Sept 12:  Minister of Interior Sheikh Ahmad Al-Humoud must take the necessary action against a citizen, who raped and impregnated a housemaid, especially since a lawmaker is said to have intervened for the release of the accused, MP Mohammed Hayef said Monday.
Hayef said the citizen allegedly asked the housemaid to abort the child and she is now facing deportation amidst attempts by some parties to cover up the case.  He wondered why the concerned authorities have not carried out a thorough investigation on the case.  He asked, “Has the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) become the opponent, referee and judge at the same time?  Do we live in a country with institutions and laws or a government weighed down by a number of issues like anarchy, money laundering, embezzlement of public funds, infringement and rape?  Are we in a country with corrupt authorities and officials who are above the law?”
While urging the minister to cancel the decision on the deportation of the housemaid, Hayef also called for the return of the accused to the CID and refer him to the Public Prosecution to ensure that justice is served.  He said the minister should form an investigative panel to probe into the case and take the necessary measures against the corrupt officials.  He pointed out this is a clear manifestation that corruption is rampant in the CID, which has conspired with a lawmaker to cover up the case.
Expressing disappointment on the current situation in the Ministry of Interior, Hayef asserted, “We are now back to square one in terms of handling issues concerning the ministry officials, similar to what happened in the torture death of Mohammed Al-Maimouni.”

Youth beats mother: Police have arrested a young Kuwaiti for beating his mother and escaping from home with her car, reports Al-Watan Arabic daily.
The arrest came after the mother filed a complaint with the Adan Police Station. In her complaint she said the son beat her because she refused to give him her car keys. The son has been referred to the authorities.

Drug peddler held: Personnel from the General Department for Drug Control (GDDC) have arrested an Asian man for trafficking in drugs, reports Al-Rai daily.
The daily quoting security sources said the suspect works as a car mechanic in Al-Rai and the securitymen acting on information put the man under surveillance and caught him in possession of drugs.
Armed with a search and arrest warrant issued by the Public Prosecution, police then raided the man’s home in Jabriya and seized from him 75 grams of heroin.
He has been referred to the concerned authorities for further interrogation.

Fight over parking: Three of the four Pakistanis who were involved in a fight over a right to park a vehicle have been arrested by Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, reports Alam Alyawm daily.
The fourth man who was severely beaten has been admitted to the area hospital with a deep cut on the head and fractures in the hand. The daily did not give more details.

‘Blasphemers’ held: Police have arrested two unidentified youths for blasphemy, reports Al-Rai daily.
The youths were arrested after an unidentified Kuwaiti man witnessed the incident and called the police.
When police arrived the youths were caught red-handed abusing God. They have been referred to the Criminal Investigation Department.