Widow Seeks Justice

Cross-complaints filed after inheritance dispute with children in Bahrain

TDT | Manama

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A widow brought to Bahrain to settle an inheritance matter now faces possible deportation after a dispute with her children escalated into cross-complaints at two police stations.

The case, brought to The Daily Tribune by her brother, centres on the estate of her late husband. His assets are to be legally shared among his heirs, including his wife and two children.

According to the mother’s account, she had been living in Pakistan before her children brought her to Bahrain on a visit visa after telling her arrangements were needed to finalise the inheritance division.

Allegations

She claims that upon arrival, her children asked her to sign documents relinquishing her share. She refused, maintaining her legal entitlement.

She further alleges that pressure was exerted on her to sign, and that her signature was later forged to transfer asset ownership without her consent. She also said her personal belongings, including her passport, were taken.

The woman described a period of distress during her stay, alleging confinement, mistreatment, and denial of basic necessities.

Complaints

The mother filed a complaint at Muharraq Police Station, alleging physical abuse, coercion to sign documents and the withholding of her passport. Her son and daughter filed a separate complaint at Budaiya Police Station, stating their mother no longer holds a valid visa and requesting her deportation. Authorities are reviewing both complaints in line with applicable laws and procedures.

Appeal

Her brother, Saleem, who resides in Saudi Arabia, has appealed for support, calling on lawyers capable of offering assistance to consider taking up her case. He said she currently cannot afford legal representation after losing access to her assets, including her home in Pakistan, which he claims contributed to her present situation.

Legal

Lawyer Afaf Tarada said that in such cases, individuals cannot proceed with legal action without first regularising their residency status.

She explained that the woman’s expired visa may prevent her from continuing legal procedures until her legal status in the Kingdom is resolved.

The woman is currently under the supervision of immigration authorities, with deportation procedures believed to be under consideration due to the expiry of her visit visa.