KUWAIT: Detectives arrested an Egyptian plastic surgeon after a patient accused him of removing a part of her body during an operation performed at his private clinic. Investigations later revealed that the same doctor had previously been arrested over similar charges. A female citizen went to a Hawally police station with a medical report stating that she suffered from dangerous complications due to a medical error. She explained that she went to a private clinic for a plastic surgery, but the doctor removed part of her abdomen, causing her complications that required her to be admitted inside the intensive care unit (ICU). The doctor confirmed that he performed the operation. Investigations are ongoing.
Food poisoning
Three police officers from Failaka police station were taken to Mubarak Hospital for food poisoning. The three became ill after eating food they personally brought with them to the station. The three were taken by medevac and were treated promptly. Medical reports were obtained for further action.
Forgery
Residency detectives discovered a forged order to cancel the residency of an Arab man who was out of the country. Information indicated that an Arab man left Kuwait, but his residency permit was cancelled by the Ministry Social Affairs report before six months had passed since his departure. Investigations were carried out, and the residency affairs department employee was summoned. She said that she processed the transaction based on the social affairs ministry's cancellation request. The case was sent to the public prosecution for further action. - Translated from the Arabic press