Sharjah Ruler pardons 168 inmates ahead of Eid Al Adha

168 male and female prison inmates of different nationalities, who have showed good conduct while serving their jail terms at the Department of Penal and Correctional Institutions of the emirate, were released on Monday by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The Sharjah Ruler’s gesture comes only days ahead of Eid Al Adha to allow the released prisoners to reunite with their families and celebrate the forthcoming Eid Al Adha and get integrated into the community. Major General Humaid Mohammed Al Hudaidi, director-general of Sharjah Police expressed thanks to Sheikh Sultan for his generous gesture. He also expressed the hope that the amnesty would inspire the released prisoners to repent and begin a righteous life.