Interior Ministry spokesman Nour al-Din al-Baba announced that there is no material evidence so far to suggest that the crime committed Sunday in Zeidel town, in Homs countryside, was sectarian. He noted that initial investigations revealed that the slogans accompanying the crime were written with the intent to mislead, incite sectarian strife, and obscure the identity of the real perpetrator.
Al-Baba explained in a phone call with Syrian Al-Ikhbariya TV that the available information so far indicates the crime was criminal in nature, though attempts are being made to exploit it to stir sectarian tensions.
The spokesman noted that the Internal Security Command in Homs, in coordination with the Syrian Arab Army and military police, took immediate measures including deployment, setting up checkpoints, and patrolling neighborhoods. These steps helped contain the situation and minimize losses. He praised the role of residents and community leaders in strengthening civil peace and preventing sectarian discord.
He affirmed that cooperation between security forces and local communities in Homs has been commendable, and efforts continue to restore calm across all neighborhoods. He added that security forces arrested several troublemakers who attempted to vandalize and damage civilian property.
Al-Baba stressed that certain parties are trying to exploit the events by spreading false and fabricated narratives on social media, aiming to destabilize the situation and undermine civil peace. He urged citizens not to be misled by fake or deceptive news intended to incite discord.
The Interior Ministry spokesman concluded by affirming that the criminal investigation unit in Homs is making outstanding efforts to uncover the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice.
MHD Ibrahim
