- A man was arrested at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) for harassing passersby.
- He was dealt with on the spot and referred to the Public Prosecution.
- Suicide bomber arrest claims are false, authorities said.
Security authorities in Makkah arrested a person at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) for harassing passersby and causing panic and alarm among them. Officers dealt with him immediately at the time of the incident.
What Happened at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque)
The man’s behaviour frightened people nearby. Security authorities took him into custody and carried out the necessary legal procedures against him. They then referred him to the Public Prosecution.
Suicide Bomber Claims Are False
Claims were circulating that a suicide bomber had been arrested at the site. Authorities said there is no truth to these claims. They said the arrest was for harassing passersby and causing panic, and nothing more.
Authorities urged people to rely on official sources for accurate information about incidents at the holy sites, and not on circulating claims.


