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  "id": 5348823,
  "title": "Sharjah Police arrest Kazakh man after two sisters killed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/sharjah-police-arrest-kazakh-man-after-two-sisters-killed-5348823",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T14:22:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/03/sharjah-police-arrest-kazakh-man-after-two-sisters-killed/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sharjah Police apprehended a Kazakh man accused of killing two sisters following a report of a violent incident inside a residential apartment. Authorities swiftly investigated the case, tracing the suspect and arresting him after an intensive effort. Brig Dr Khalifa Balhai, Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, disclosed that the two victims were also Kazakhs and had a prior relationship with the accused. A dispute between them allegedly triggered the double murder. The suspect admitted to the crime upon being presented with evidence, leading to his arrest and subsequent legal action. The case has been handed over to prosecutors. Sharjah Police received a tip-off, which prompted an immediate investigation to uncover the incident's details. Brig Balhai credited the rapid response, coordination between teams, and the effectiveness of their operations room for facilitating the arrest \"in record time\". Lt Gen Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, commended the swift response and advised the public to depend on official sources rather than rumors.",
  "summary": "Sharjah Police have arrested a Kazakh man accused of murdering two sisters, after the authorities received a report of a serious incident inside a residential apartment. Police traced the suspect and arrested him after a rapid but intensive investigation. Authorities collected evidence to identify and apprehend him at the scene. Brig Dr Khalifa Balhai, Director of the Criminal Investigation…",
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