Watan – A video of a young Saudi woman’s intense reaction to a man who playfully sprayed her with artificial snow-making rounds has become the talk of the town on Saudi social media platforms.
The footage shows a man standing adjacent to a white car, with a woman at the wheel. Unexpectedly, the woman, clad in a traditional black abaya, steps out and confronts the man across the bustling street. She seizes him by his head and fervently strikes him, leaving bystanders in astonishment. The man soon collapses, appearing to lose consciousness. Another passerby tries to step in, but she forcefully pushes him aside.
The backdrop to this dramatic scene remains a mystery. Yet, the video has stirred a myriad of online sentiments. Some view the woman’s actions as an overreaction, while others applaud her for standing her ground, though the exact provocation remains speculative.
A netizen, Abu Raed, remarked, “The man’s restraint was noteworthy. There must’ve been a trigger for her response.” Another speculated that the man’s jest with the snow spray was the catalyst, underscoring the essence of mutual respect.
In Saudi Arabia, physical assault carries legal consequences. The Safwa Legal Encyclopedia states that striking someone in the face can result in a penalty of up to 50,000 Saudi Riyals, as outlined in Article 13 of the Protection from Abuse Act. The precise fine hinges on the judge’s discretion, factoring in the incident’s context and gravity.
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