Sharjah Police have arrested a suspect in the killing of two sisters inside a residential apartment, following a swift investigation.
Sharjah Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the killing of two sisters inside a residential apartment, resolving the case within a short period following an intensive investigation. The victims and the suspect are all Kazakh nationals, according to a statement from the General Command of Sharjah Police.
Police said the case came to light after the operations room received a report of a suspected crime inside a residential apartment. Specialized teams were immediately dispatched to the scene, where they began examining the circumstances, collecting evidence, and following leads to identify those involved.
The investigation was handled by the General Department of Criminal Security and Ports Affairs, whose teams worked to identify and locate the suspect within a short period. Officers combined forensic work, intelligence gathering, and advanced data analysis to piece together the evidence collected from the scene.
Brigadier Dr. Khalifa Balhai, Director of the Criminal Investigation Department at Sharjah Police, said investigations revealed that the suspect was known to the two sisters and that a dispute had developed between them before the killings. He said the suspect confessed to the crime after being confronted with the evidence gathered by investigators.
The case has been referred to the Public Prosecution for further investigation, and legal measures have been taken against the suspect in line with the law.
Sharjah Police Commend Investigation Teams
Lieutenant General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, praised the criminal investigation and detective teams for their professionalism and rapid response. He said the swift resolution of the case and the arrest of the suspect reflected the readiness, field expertise, and operational capability of Sharjah Police in dealing with different security challenges.
He also urged members of the public not to be drawn into rumors or to circulate unverified information about the case, encouraging reliance on official sources for accurate updates.
The case drew attention for the speed with which it was resolved. Sharjah Police described the outcome as an example of the force’s ability to respond quickly to serious incidents, combining field investigation with modern analytical tools to reach a resolution in a short time.
Authorities have not released further personal details of those involved, in keeping with standard practice while the matter proceeds through the Public Prosecution. The investigation into the full circumstances continues under the supervision of the relevant judicial authorities.
