The series of crimes in Lebanon continues, with the latest episode being a horrific crime that shook the country on Monday evening. It occurred in the town of Al-Murooj in the Mount Lebanon governorate. A state of shock has enveloped the streets of the town, where the pharmacist Layla Rizk (mother of three) was found murdered inside her workplace. Security forces and forensic evidence teams rushed to the scene to begin investigations and uncover the circumstances of the crime.
Regarding the details of the crime, the head of pharmacists in Lebanon, Joe Saloum, stated in a conversation with "Sky News Arabia" that "initial leads have been gathered about the horrific crime." He visited the crime scene alongside the Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Bassam Mawlawi, where a security cordon was established.
Saloum added that pharmacist Rizk was found bleeding in the pharmacy's restroom, noting that security measures have been taken at the location. Initial investigations revealed that Rizk was killed by slitting her throat and that the perpetrators are non-Lebanese and have since disappeared.
As of now, there are no further details or additional information about the incident, as investigations continue and surveillance cameras in the area are being reviewed. Saloum mourned the victim, stating, "She was a colleague and a friend who was taken away in a horrific crime in her pharmacy... I am in touch with the concerned parties to uncover the circumstances of this shocking crime and to protect pharmacists."
Sky News Arabia learned that there was no robbery motive behind the murder of pharmacist Layla Rizk, and the motivations remain unknown for now. Additionally, the forensic doctor, after examining the body, clarified against what local media had circulated that the victim had not been subjected to rape.
Today, the healthcare sector in Lebanon was shocked by the deaths of three members of its "white army." Following the announcement of the death of the former MP and the people's doctor, Pierre Dakkash, the news of the death of Professor Roy Nasnas, who was instrumental in combating the Corona pandemic, came, followed by the evening report of pharmacist Layla Rizk's murder.
