The Government Communication Office in Qatar said today, Friday, in a statement that the preliminary investigations carried out by the committee formed to investigate the incident of the attempted killing of the infant, who was found in a very serious condition at Hamad International Airport, and the procedures that the relevant authorities have followed at the airport in terms of searching and searching for a number of female passengers, It resulted in irregularities in the procedures followed in such cases.
Accordingly, the incident and those responsible for these violations and illegal actions were referred to the competent Public Prosecution, according to the procedures followed.
The statement added that, based on the directives of the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, a number of specialized work teams are working to review and identify any gaps that may exist in the relevant procedures and protocols at Hamad International Airport, and take the necessary measures to address them. Immediately to ensure that no violations occur in the future.
In this context, the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior expressed the deep regret and apology of the Government of the State of Qatar for the painful experience that some female travelers had suffered as a result of these measures.
It is noteworthy that this incident is the first of its kind and tens of millions who traveled through Hamad International Airport have never been subjected to any harassment, and the State of Qatar affirms that what happened contradicts Qatari culture and values, and that it will remain keen on the safety, security and comfort of all travelers coming to it or transiting. Through it.
A previous statement had indicated that on October 2, a newborn girl was found inside a tied plastic bag that was placed under the garbage in a trash bin inside Hamad International Airport, and the girl’s life was saved from what appeared to be an attempt to kill her. Her medical care is in Doha, and she is in good health now.