Saudi Arabia Executes Two Bangladeshis Convicted of Sex in Mecca Mosque
The ministry said the court upheld the ta'zir sentences after finding the offense violated the mosque’s sanctity.
- On Wednesday, the Saudi Ministry of Interior announced the execution of two Bangladeshis, Nazerul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, in the Makkah region for an alleged indecent act inside a mosque.
- Security authorities arrested the pair following the alleged indecent act, with the court citing the "gravity of the offence" and violation of the mosque's sanctity when imposing sentences.
- The court sentenced them to death under "Ta'zir," a form of discretionary punishment under Islamic law, after the verdict was upheld by judicial authorities and confirmed by a royal order.
- Bangladesh Consulate General in Jeddah stated that Saudi officials did not notify them beforehand, prompting the mission to formally seek acknowledgement from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Official statements from the Saudi Ministry did not identify the specific mosque involved or disclose when the two individuals were arrested, leaving key details about the incident unrevealed.
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Two Bangladeshi citizens accused of "immoral" acts in a mosque in Mecca were sentenced to death and executed by beheading on October 14. The Bangladeshi government, stating that they were not informed of the incident, issued a diplomatic note to Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia executes two Bangladeshis convicted of sex in Mecca mosque
Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals convicted of having sex inside a mosque in the holy city of Mecca, according to the Saudi Ministry of Interior. The ministry identified the man and woman as Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar in a statement issued on Wednesday, adding that the executions were carried out […] Saudi Arabia executes two Bangladeshis convicted of sex in Mecca mosque
Saudi Arabia Executes Two Bangladeshis Over Alleged 'Immoral' Act Inside Mecca Mosque: Reports
Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals convicted over an unspecified act inside a mosque in Mecca, prompting Bangladesh’s consulate in Jeddah to seek formal acknowledgement after reportedly receiving no advance notification
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