Father deprived his daughter of food and drink after learning she visited her mother Investigations indicated that the girl suffered severe malnutrition

A tragic incident shook public opinion in one of Upper Egypt's governorates after a 20-year-old girl died following her detention in a dark room and being denied food and drink by her father. The case has reignited debates about domestic violence and the absence of deterrent penalties.

Media reports stated that the father deprived his daughter of food and drink after learning she had visited her mother without his permission. The young woman took her last breaths from hunger and dehydration, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation on social media platforms.

Initial medical investigations revealed that the girl suffered from severe malnutrition, while the father completely denied any responsibility for her death. Egyptian authorities are closely monitoring the case to determine all the precise circumstances.

Investigations further revealed that a dispute had occurred between the girl’s parents about ten years ago, leading to her mother’s separation and relocation, while the girl remained under her father’s care. Problems escalated when he refused to allow her continued visits to her mother, prompting her to attempt secret visits to avoid physical abuse.

Upon learning about the visit, the father assaulted and restrained his daughter under the pretext of disciplining her. The girl filed a complaint at the police station before the situation escalated, resulting in her detention again and deprivation of food and drink, ultimately leading to her death. The father was arrested, and investigations continue until the final forensic report determines the cause of death.