In a shocking attack only days before the end of Ramadan, a small financial argument over a mere 37 fils turned into a vicious stabbing in Egypt. The incident has left members of the community shocked at how quickly a minor quarrel turned deadly.
The fight erupted between two men over a minor unpaid sum, and one of them pulled out a knife and stabbed the other, according to reports. Witnesses were shocked as the victim bled profusely on the street after collapsing.
Emergency personnel swiftly arrived at the scene and rushed the injured man to a nearby hospital, where he received life-saving surgery. Doctors assured that though serious, the victim is in stable condition.
Local police have apprehended the attacker and opened an investigation into the incident. Community leaders have issued a call for calm and reflection and have urged citizens to be patient over the holy month.