The Syrian Ministry of the Interior has dispatched additional security forces to the town of Zaydal, south of Homs, following the brutal murder of a man and his wife earlier today. The move aims to prevent the incident from escalating into sectarian tensions.
In a statement, the Ministry confirmed that internal security forces have raised their readiness and increased their presence in Zaydal and surrounding areas south of Homs. The deployment follows the discovery of the bodies of a man and his wife in their home, with signs that the wife had been burned. Sectarian slogans were also found at the crime scene, raising concerns that the murders were intended to provoke sectarian conflict.
“This attack appears to have the goal of fueling sectarian divisions and undermining stability in the region,” said Major General Murhaf al-Nassan, head of internal security in Homs, in a press statement. “We are taking immediate measures to prevent further escalation.”
Authorities have secured the crime scene and initiated a full investigation to gather evidence and identify the perpetrators. The Ministry of the Interior assured the public that all legal procedures are being followed to bring those responsible to justice. In addition to the investigation, security forces have taken steps to ensure the safety of civilians and maintain stability in the area.
The Ministry condemned the violence, describing it as a “deliberate attempt to incite sectarian strife and divide the community.” It urged citizens to remain calm and allow the investigation to unfold without interference.
