The Criminal Court has sentenced an Indian expatriate to death for the brutal murder of a fellow Indian citizen in Farwaniya. The crime occurred after the perpetrator made unwanted sexual advances towards the victim.

Details of the Crime

According to court findings, the convicted individual initially made unwanted sexual advances towards the victim. After the victim rejected these advances, the perpetrator lured the victim to a workers' housing area where he proceeded to sexually assault and then fatally stab the victim.

Death Sentence Imposed

Due to the heinous nature of the crime, which involved both sexual assault and murder, the court handed down the maximum penalty of a death sentence. This decision is seen as a strong deterrent against such violent offenses in Kuwait.

The case has sparked discussions about the severity of punishments for violent crimes in Kuwait, particularly when involving sexual violence and murder. Legal experts indicate that the court's ruling aligns with the nation's strict stance on such crimes.