Egyptian authorities Arrested A man after a video went viral on social media showing him verbally abusing and attempting to assault another person who confronted him about smoking during Ramadan in Abbasiya, Cairo, according to an official statement issued on Thursday, March 12.
During Ramadan in Egypt, many Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, and abstain from food, drink, and smoking during daylight hours. Although this practice is widespread, it is not illegal to eat or smoke in public during fasting hours.
According to No official police report was initially filed regarding the incident. But the security services opened an investigation after the video began circulating on the Internet.
The person who filmed the video and published it later It has been identified A resident of North Sinai Governorate. During interrogation, he said that the incident occurred on March 8, when a man insulted him verbally and tried to physically assault him after he objected to the man smoking during Ramadan.
Authorities later identified W Arrested The suspect, who is located within the jurisdiction of the Coast Police Station. During his interrogation, the suspect confessed to the incident.
Legal proceedings have since begun.