Saudi Arabia denies reports of suicide bomber at Grand Mosque in Mecca
Authorities say a man was arrested for harassing passersby and causing panic, rejecting circulating claims of a bombing attempt.
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Saudi Arabian authorities have denied reports circulating about a suicide bomber at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Islam's holiest site, saying instead that a man was arrested for harassing passersby and causing panic among worshippers.
Officials sought to clarify the incident after unverified claims spread suggesting an attempted bombing had taken place at the mosque, which draws millions of Muslim pilgrims and worshippers each year.
According to the official account, the disturbance stemmed from a man's behavior that alarmed people in the vicinity, prompting a security response, rather than any explosive device or attack.
The Grand Mosque remains under heightened security given its religious significance and the steady flow of pilgrims performing Umrah and other rites throughout the year. Saudi authorities have in the past moved quickly to counter unverified reports involving the site, given its sensitivity.
No further details were immediately released about the identity of the man arrested or the specific charges he may face.
Sources
- Saudi Arabia denies reports of suicide bomber at Grand Mosque in Mecca — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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