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Workplace Dispute Escalates Into Assault Complaint
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Workplace Dispute Escalates Into Assault Complaint

From Arab Times · () English

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News Named sources Under investigation
  • - Kuwait's Ministry of Interior is investigating a complaint filed by a senior government official against a supervisor.
  • The official accused the supervisor of insulting him and attempting to assault him in his office.
  • The supervisor denies the allegations, and authorities are gathering witness testimony.

A senior government official in Kuwait has filed a complaint against a supervisor within his agency, accusing the employee of insults and attempted assault during a meeting. The Ministry of Interior has launched an investigation into the incident, which reportedly occurred in the official's office during working hours. According to a security source, the supervisor was summoned to discuss a work-related matter, but the discussion devolved into a heated exchange. The supervisor allegedly directed insults at the director general and attempted to physically assault him. Several employees witnessed the confrontation and intervened to de-escalate the situation. The complainant stated he sustained physical harm and has refused any internal settlement, insisting on legal action. The accused supervisor, however, denies the allegations, claiming the discussion was professional and did not involve offensive language or any physical attempt. Authorities are continuing their investigation by interviewing both parties involved and collecting statements from witnesses to ascertain the full details of the workplace dispute.

The director general has refused any settlement or internal handling of the matter by his employer, insisting instead on pursuing legal action against the accused employee.

โ€” Security SourceDescribing the complainant's stance on resolving the workplace dispute.
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