Saudi authorities have rejected social media claims that a suspected suicide bomber was arrested at Masjid al-Haram, saying the detained man was accused of harassing people and causing panic.
Saudi authorities have denied viral social media claims that a suspected terrorist or suicide bomber was arrested at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, clarifying that the incident involved a man detained for allegedly harassing passersby and causing fear and panic.
Saudi Public Security said security personnel in the Holy Capital immediately dealt with the individual, completed the necessary legal procedures and referred the case to the Public Prosecution.
Authorities categorically rejected claims circulating online that the arrested man was a suicide bomber or had been apprehended while attempting an attack at Masjid al-Haram.
No official information has been released indicating that explosives were recovered from the detained individual or that the incident was being treated as a terrorism case.
Saudi authorities have urged the public to rely on official sources for information and avoid spreading unverified claims, particularly concerning security incidents at the holy sites.