In 2022, a crime outside Mansoura University shook the public to its core. Nayera Ashraf was a university student known for her calm nature and focus on her studies. For more than a year, she had been pursued by a classmate, Mohamed Adel, whose feelings toward her had turned into an obsessive need for control. When she rejected him and cut off all communication, his behavior escalated into relentless harassment.
Nayera and her family sought protection. Multiple reports were filed, and a formal intervention was held in an attempt to stop the stalking and force him to leave her alone. Outwardly, the situation seemed to quiet down, but in reality, the obsession only deepened. Adel spent months planning revenge, convincing himself that he had been wronged and that violence was justified.
One morning, as Nayera arrived at her university, he ambushed her in public, in front of students and passersby. The attack was swift and deliberate, carried out in broad daylight, leaving witnesses frozen in shock. The crime was not impulsive; it was the final step in a plan built on rejection, entitlement, and distorted thinking.
During the trial, Adel attempted to present himself as a victim of emotional pain. However, digital records, forensic evidence, and prior complaints clearly proved the act was premeditated. The court rejected his claims and held him fully responsible for the murder.
One year later, the case came to an end with his execution. Nayera’s story became a painful symbol of the dangers of obsession and the devastating consequences of ignoring repeated warnings, leaving a lasting impact on society and public awareness.
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