A quiet Ramadan iftar turned into pandemonium in Egypt’s Dakahlia governorate when a man tried to level his brother’s house using a bulldozer following a family inheritance squabble. Early yesterday morning, the shocking event happened as the family was settling down to break their fast, sending neighbors and relatives into a state of panic. Eyewitnesses said the assailant drove the heavy vehicle directly into the home, damaging it extensively and leaving residents running for their lives.
The authorities moved in quickly, averting further damage and arresting the suspect. Preliminary investigations showed that the altercation was over a long-standing dispute over inheritance that had been growing worse over the years. The relatives had attempted to mediate the situation, but tensions eventually boiled over to result in this violent outburst. There were no reported casualties, but the house was severely damaged structurally.
The dramatic confrontation, recorded on camera and broadcast extensively on social media, has outraged Egyptians nationwide. Most are demanding that the law be enforced more strictly against family disputes running out of control into violence. Police are now investigating, with the authorities promising firm action against the suspect. The episode is a stark reminder of how unsettled grievances can mushroom into violent clashes even in the holy month of Ramadan.
