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Armed man arrested in Grand Mosque

April 01, 2021



Okaz/Saudi Gazette

MAKKAH — The Haram Security Forces arrested a man carrying a knife, at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Tuesday afternoon. The spokesman of Makkah region police said that the man was spotted chanting expressions in support of terrorist groups and organizations after Asr prayers on the first floor of the holy mosque.

“The man was apprehended immediately and legal measures have been taken against him,” the spokesman said.


April 01, 2021
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