Saudi officials refute suicide bomber rumors at Mecca's Grand Mosque
Saudi security forces denied claims of a suicide bomber at the Grand Mosque, saying they arrested a man who was merely harassing visitors.
Unverified posts on social media alleged that a man wearing an explosive vest tried to reach the Kaaba inside Mecca's Grand Mosque before being stopped. Saudi security officials posted on X to clarify that the person was arrested for disturbing pilgrims and spreading fear, not for planning a suicide bombing. They said the suspect was dealt with immediately and that the rumors had no basis in fact. No additional information about the individual's identity or motives was provided. The authorities' brief statement aimed to quell panic among worshippers and counter misinformation spreading online.
