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Shafaq News
Below is a summary of key
security and crime-related incidents reported across Iraq on April 21, 2026.
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Activist Wounded in Shooting, Police Launch Probe (Babil)
Unidentified gunmen on a
motorcycle opened fire on civil activist Dhargham Majid in Al-Hamza Al-Gharbi
district, wounding him in the leg before fleeing. He received initial treatment
locally and was later transferred to a hospital in Al-Hilla, with his condition
reported as stable.
Authorities initiated an
urgent investigation, deploying security forces, collecting forensic evidence,
and reviewing surveillance footage. Majid stated that two attackers entered a
shop and shot him directly before escaping, as efforts continue to identify and
arrest the suspects.
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Anti-Drug Campaign Using Saliva Tests Begins (Nineveh)
A source told Shafaq News that
anti-narcotics police launched a 10-day campaign in Mosul, using newly
introduced saliva testing kits to screen suspects in public areas and along
transport routes, aiming to curb drug use through enforcement and awareness.
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Elderly Man Found Dead in Suspected Suicide (Diyala)
A man in his seventies was
found dead from a gunshot wound inside his home in the Khdeidan area. Initial
forensic assessment indicates suicide, while his sons have been detained for
questioning pending further investigation.
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Suspect Arrested in Online Fraud Case (Baghdad)
Police arrested a man accused
of defrauding victims through online marketplace schemes in Al-Saydiya. The
suspect allegedly lured buyers, stole cash, and attempted repeat offenses
before being apprehended in a planned ambush.
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Arrest Warrants Issued over “Immoral Content” (Baghdad)
Judicial authorities issued
arrest warrants for two individuals accused of publishing content deemed
inappropriate under public decency laws, following a complaint filed by a
specialized Interior Ministry committee.