MAIDAN HAWALLY, Kuwait — Hawally Police arrest an Indian national on April 1, 2025, for a murder in Maidan Hawally, following a rapid response to a report of a fatal attack. The Indian national allegedly used a sharp weapon to kill the victim at a location in the district, with authorities recovering the weapon shortly after the suspect’s arrest. He has been referred to the relevant legal authorities for prosecution.
The Indian national, whose identity remains undisclosed, is part of Kuwait’s large expatriate community, which includes over 1 million Indian nationals as of 2024, according to the Indian Embassy. Many work in labor-intensive sectors like construction and domestic service, often facing challenges such as wage disputes and social isolation. In Maidan Hawally, a densely populated area with around 200,000 residents, tensions within expatriate communities have led to past incidents—Arab Times reported a 2016 case where an Indian man in Salmiya accused his wife of adultery with a Bangladeshi man, and a 2024 case involved an Indian woman reporting her husband for kidnapping their children in Maidan Hawally. These cases highlight the potential for domestic and interpersonal conflicts to escalate.
The motive for this murder remains unclear, and details about the victim are still withheld. Maidan Hawally’s history of violence, including a 2020 sword attack in a car workshop, underscores the area’s challenges with crime. Hawally Police arrest efforts reflect their commitment to public safety, but they are seeking additional information from the public to clarify the circumstances of this Indian national murder case. Anyone with details is urged to contact the Hawally Governorate Security Directorate through local authorities.
