Interior Ministry Takes Strict Legal Action Against Officer for Assaulting a Citizen in Salah Al-Din

The Senior Deputy Minister of Interior, Hussein Al-Awadi, directed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, that legal proceedings be initiated against a security personnel member who assaulted a citizen in Salah Al-Din Governorate. In an official statement, the Ministry confirmed the detention of the officer, who is affiliated with the Salah Al-Din Police Command in Tuz Khurmatu District, and announced the formation of an investigative board regarding the physical assault incident that occurred during the officer's duty. The Senior Deputy Minister emphasized the Ministry's categorical rejection of any abusive behavior or violations against citizens, stating that such actions contradict the Ministry's core values. He reaffirmed that the primary mission of the security institution is to protect citizens, preserve their dignity, and enforce the law with justice and equality.