ICM worried over fallout from ‘sabotage cell’ bust ‘May be hurt in polls’
KUWAIT CITY, July 23: The Islamic Constitutional Movement is worried about the possible developments following the busting of the so-called ‘sabotage cell’ by the United Arab Emirates. The cell is believed to be affiliated to the Muslim Brotherhood Group and senior leaders of the ICM are afraid the investigations may open the can of worms, reports Al-Shahed daily quoting unidentified sources.
The sources added members of the ICM fear this issue may affect their prospects in the next election if the media succeeds in highlighting and uncovering evidence proving the involvement of the movement.
Some have preferred to deny the allegations while others have opted to remain silent in the hope the issue will die down and the people will forget about it as the time goes by.
They also hope the UAE authorities will not focus on the issue more that it deserves and will most likely not disclose the intervention of the movement in the UAE affairs by helping the elements of the Muslim Brotherhood there to threaten the security of the United Arab Emirates through sabotage operations against the state.
Dubai Police Chief Dahi Khalfan had earlier said several members of the cell hand been arrested. He had pointed out the involvement of the Muslim Brotherhood, which explains the earlier intense campaign launched against them and his announcement of a scheme by the group to overthrow governments in the Gulf Cooperation Council states.
It has also been reported the UAE authorities plan to slap an entry ban on some Kuwaiti figures including some MPs.
Kuwait had reportedly sent a security delegation to the UAE to follow up the issue of the terrorist organization and to know firsthand the names of persons who may have bee involved in the case.
Meanwhile, the Al-Rai daily said the delegation has already submitted a detailed report on the issue to the Deputy Premier, Minister of Interior, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Hmoud.
The daily added the Cabinet will discuss the report during its session and what possible action can be taken against those involved.