The interactive bulletin "Nasratkom" (1/9/2022) continued the details of the story, as the Saudi authorities took immediate measures to investigate and hold those responsible for this incident to account.

The Emirate of Asir said in a statement on its Twitter account, "A directive was issued by the Emir of Asir, Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz, to form a committee to stop the incident, investigate with all parties, and refer the case to the competent authority."

For its part, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted an official in the Saudi Public Prosecution as saying, "The competent prosecution began at an early stage the incident of destroying public money in the Social Education House in Khamis Mushait Governorate, and the case is still under investigation procedures."

The source added, "In light of the spread of informational content on social media, the Cybercrime Prosecution has started its investigations into the circulating contents," stressing "the inviolability of physically or morally harming the arrestee, and the prohibition of treating him with humiliating treatment," stressing at the same time "the protection of public money." of felony and assault, and that the Public Prosecution is proceeding with its judicial procedures to protect society and preserve public money.”

These clips sparked condemnation and resentment in Saudi Arabia, and the "Khamis Mushait orphans" hashtag topped the list of the highest circulation in the country during the past hours. The incident and expressed their confidence in the investigations of the authorities of their country.

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Among these interactions is the activist Najat al-Kalbani’s tweet, in which she said, “In the Khamis Mushait orphan incident, I have nothing better than God’s words.” As for an orphan, you cannot be defeated, and the words of his Noble Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him, “Recommend women with goodness.” The error is not treated with intransigence, violence, or infringement of dignity. Man, his dignity is preserved first, then his behavior is corrected.

"Where is the women's military? And why is it being attacked in this shameful and inhumane way? Unfortunately, there are still many males who have been raised on violence and allow it," said the tweeter, Alia Al-Ruwaili.

Abdul Aziz wrote, "What happened # Khamis Mushait orphans is completely unacceptable, whatever the justifications, and we are confident that the investigations will reveal the cause of this fierce attack on orphans and inmates of helpless girls and women, which offended security men in general, and for those who try to carry the victim The sin we say to him: Fear God, the oppressed has an answer.

As for the academic Mubarak Trad, he said, “For everyone who expresses his opinion on this matter, we must be characterized by rationality and objectivity, and we should not be biased in judgment based on emotion. impartiality, and justice will take its course."

Activist Amal wrote, "I wish the ministry would remove all female directors and put the director of a unit from the orphans, so that no one would feel in them except those like them, and the administrative staff would all become employees of the home. We must change directions and change everything except in Khamis Mushait or the regions of the kingdom."