Saudi Arabia denies suicide bomber reports at Grand Mosque in Mecca
Dubai: Saudi authorities have denied reports that a suicide bomber was detained at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, saying security forces instead arrested a man accused of harassing passersby and causing fear and panic. Public Security said officers in Mecca dealt with the man immediately, completed the necessary legal procedures and referred him to the Public Prosecution. Authorities did not disclose…
Saudi authorities have firmly rejected reports that a suicide bomber was apprehended at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, instead stating that a man accused of harassing pedestrians and instilling fear was arrested and referred to the Public Prosecution. The clarification came after a video circulating on social media suggested the detained individual was a suicide bomber wearing an explosive vest who attempted to approach the Kaaba before being stopped.
Saudi Public Security emphasized that there was "no truth" to the circulating accounts and advised the public to rely on official sources for accurate information.
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