News DeskDubai, UAE – In a touching display of compassion and commitment, Dubai Police recently orchestrated a heartwarming reunion between a young woman and her incarcerated father, who had been separated for six long years. This emotional reunion was made possible on the daughter’s birthday, turning a day of celebration into an unforgettable family moment.
Brigadier Marwan Abdulkarim Jalfar, Director of the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments, shared details of this remarkable event. According to Brig. Jalfar, the Dubai Police received a heartfelt call from the young woman upon her arrival in the UAE, where she expressed her earnest wish to visit her father on her special day. Their separation had been enforced by her father’s departure from their home country in pursuit of work, only to later find himself entangled in financial troubles, leading to his imprisonment.
One significant challenge was the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which had suspended in-person visits to inmates. To overcome this hurdle, the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments implemented innovative visual communication methods, allowing inmates to connect with their families both domestically and internationally, ensuring a safe environment within the prison walls.
Brigadier Jalfar reiterated Dubai Police’s unwavering commitment to fulfilling requests from inmates and their families while remaining within the boundaries of the law. He emphasized that such compassionate initiatives are an integral part of the Department’s mission.
“These actions significantly impact the inmates’ mental well-being, encouraging them to make better choices in rehabilitation, training, and employment, thereby preparing them for future societal integration,” Brig. Jalfar stated, highlighting the positive effects of such reunions on inmates.
Major Abdullah Ahli, Acting Director of the Dubai Central Jail, disclosed that the incarcerated father had been completely unaware of his daughter’s surprise visit. He described the father’s poignant journey, leaving his homeland and family to seek employment in Dubai, only to find himself behind bars due to financial struggles. The emotional distance between father and daughter had persisted until the daughter, along with her family, arrived in the UAE and contacted Dubai Police to request this heartfelt reunion.
In an effort to create a memorable celebration, Dubai Central Jail made special arrangements to mark the daughter’s birthday and surprise her father, who was overjoyed by the unexpected visit.
Both the inmate and his family expressed profound gratitude to Dubai Police for their compassionate care, swift response, and the dedicated efforts of all the male and female officers involved, which made this emotional reunion possible after years of separation. This heartwarming story serves as a testament to Dubai Police’s dedication to fostering connections and promoting rehabilitation among inmates, emphasizing the importance of family bonds in the process.
