Family Dispute Leads to Car Arson, Brother Accuses Sibling

TDT | Bahrain

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A family dispute between two brothers escalated to arson, leading one brother to file a lawsuit against the other. The victim, a resident of Bahrain, claims that his brother, a 45-year-old man with a history of drug use, set fire to his car.

According to the victim, he was awakened on the day of the incident and informed that his car was on fire. Upon arriving at the garage, he found his car engulfed in flames. The Civil Defense personnel were called and extinguished the blaze.

The victim alleged that his brother was responsible for the arson, while the Civil Defense's report confirmed that the fire was deliberately set.

The accused brother admitted to the crime during questioning by the Public Prosecution. The prosecution charged the brother with intentionally setting fire to the victim's property, endangering lives and property.

The accused brother confessed to the crime in court, stating that his brother had broken his motorcycles and that he was being pressured to pay for repairs by the owners.

The Public Prosecution argued for the maximum penalty for the accused, citing the evidence presented in the case. The court has scheduled a hearing for July 29 to review the case, with the accused brother remaining in custody.