Dubai bomb drama ends as woman turns herself in

By Andy Sambidge
  • Sunday, 1 September 2013 4:42 PM
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A team of police negotiators convinced an Uzbek woman to turn herself in to authorities 13 hours after she walked into the the Dubai Public Prosecution premises on Sunday and threatened to blow herself up using an explosive belt.

Police were able to safely remove the belt from the woman, which was found to not contain any explosives.

The woman, who was accompanied by her child, threatened action if she didn't receive help that put an end to a personal dispute over proving fatherhood of her child, the Government of Dubai Media Office said in a statement.

The statement said that Dubai Police immediately evacuated the building and the surrounding area "taking all precautionary measures to secure the place and ensure the safety of all individuals who are in the vicinity of the building".

The woman had requested the attendance of her lawyer in an indication that the situation would end soon, the statement cited by news agency WAM also said.

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Posted by: WtHppnInDu Tuesday, 3 September 2013 9:08 AM[UAE] - UAE

Look how media is trying to put emphasis on her nationality, supporting the case with complaints of scared ones.
Don't you realize that your articles can damage reputation of diverse communities in UAE?

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Posted by: Sidath Monday, 2 September 2013 4:37 PM[UAE] - Dubai

Just another good person having a bad day, hope the problems will get sorted out.

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Posted by: Louie Tedesco Monday, 2 September 2013 1:35 PM[UAE] - UAE

Clueless why this article rates publishing on a business news site. Other media reported the woman was here illegally for 10 years and her husband in prison. I am constantly baffled how miscreants can overstay for years w/o proper document yet when I need to collect a $50 money transfer I must show 3-forms of ID showing I'm legal.

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Posted by: Hussain Fahmy Monday, 2 September 2013 10:47 AM[UAE] - UAE

The issue here is the lady's state of mind rather than her nationality, ethnicity or religious beliefs. People are driven to madness if they do not find justice and fairness. It's time to show 'Dubai Cares' by properly investigating her circumstances and take every precaution to avoid this sort of madness in the future.

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Posted by: bader Monday, 2 September 2013 10:46 AM[UAE] - UAE

Justice is the cure of ALL problems.

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