Worker threatens to kill boss for not sanctioning leave

An employee at the Car Technical Testing Department in Nuwaiseeb Center was arrested for threatening to kill his direct supervisor with a knife for refusing to sign a leave request.

According to local media report, the incident occurred after the supervisor refused to sign the employee’s leave form. The employee got mad, took a knife and threatened to kill his boss. Colleagues intervened and pacified the disputing parties.

The superior went to Nuwaiseeb police station and lodged a complaint. An attempted murder charge was registered against the employee and detectives arrested him.