The Ministry of Interior confirmed today, Thursday, that the shooting incident involving the police chief of Al-Muthanna occurred due to personal disputes and did not result in any injuries.
The ministry's statement, received by the News Video Agency, clarified that "the ministry informs the public regarding the shooting incident that the police chief of Al-Muthanna province was subjected to, by a number of his relatives in Al-Shattra district in Dhi Qar province, that the incident took place due to personal disputes and did not result in any recorded injuries or material damages."
The statement added that "immediately after the incident, the relevant security agencies took the necessary legal measures, and an official case was registered in preparation for completing the investigation procedures and pursuing those involved in accordance with the law."
The statement continued, saying that "Interior Minister Yasser Al-Maliki has directed to open an investigation into the circumstances of the incident, examining its details, causes, and surrounding conditions, and to take the necessary legal actions against anyone proven to be involved in it."
The Ministry of Interior confirmed—according to the statement—its "commitment to dealing with this incident within legal frameworks and due procedures," emphasizing that "the law is above all, and resorting to using weapons to resolve personal disputes is unacceptable and exposes perpetrators to legal accountability."