Muhammad Amanullah
Date: October 2, 2026 The True Post (Web News) —Authorities responsible for the Two Holy Mosques have denied reports circulating about the arrest of a suicide bomber at Masjid al-Haram, clarifying that no suicide bomber was arrested at the Grand Mosque.
According to the authorities, an incident at Masjid al-Haram was misrepresented on social media and through other channels, leading to rumours that a suicide bomber had been apprehended.
What Actually Happened?
Authorities said security personnel at Masjid al-Haram detained a man who was causing panic and harassing pilgrims.
According to officials, the man’s behaviour caused concern among pilgrims present at the mosque. Security personnel responded promptly and took him into custody.
Security Personnel Respond to the Incident
Security personnel deployed at Masjid al-Haram to protect pilgrims and maintain order brought the situation under control and detained the individual responsible for causing panic.
Authorities clarified that the case against the detained man was not related to a suicide attack or a suicide bomber. Instead, it concerned allegations of creating fear and harassing pilgrims inside the Grand Mosque.
Referral to Public Prosecution
According to the authorities, the necessary legal procedures were completed before the detained individual was referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal action.
Officials clarified the circumstances surrounding the incident and reiterated that reports claiming a suicide bomber had been arrested at Masjid al-Haram were incorrect.
How Did the Rumour Spread?
The arrest of an individual at Masjid al-Haram was linked to misinformation and incorrectly described as the arrest of a suicide bomber. This created the potential for concern among pilgrims and the wider public.
Following the clarification issued by the authorities responsible for the Two Holy Mosques, it became clear that the detained individual was not identified as a suicide bomber. Rather, he was reportedly causing panic and harassing pilgrims.
Situation Clarified
Authorities have stated that the claim regarding the arrest of a suicide bomber at Masjid al-Haram is false.
The actual incident involved the detention of a man who allegedly attempted to cause panic and harass pilgrims inside the Grand Mosque.
Following the completion of the necessary legal procedures, the detained individual was referred to the Public Prosecution. Authorities have explicitly rejected the circulating reports claiming that a suicide bomber was arrested at Masjid al-Haram.
