Saudi Arabia has executed five of its own citizens. These individuals were convicted of terrorism-related offenses. The charges against those executed included involvement with a foreign organization, carrying out attacks on security forces, and supporting attacks within Saudi Arabia. Further details regarding these five citizens and the specific terrorist acts they were accused of have not yet been disclosed.
Prior to this, on October 15, two Bangladeshi nationals were executed in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior stated that they had been convicted on charges of committing inappropriate acts inside a mosque. The executions were carried out on Wednesday in the Makkah region. According to a statement from the Ministry of Interior, the two individuals executed were Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar. Both were citizens of Bangladesh. The Ministry stated clearly that security officials arrested the pair following the completion of an investigation. Subsequently, charges were filed against them, and the case was referred to a competent court.
It is worth noting that the situation in Saudi Arabia remains complex due to attacks by Houthi rebels. On Friday, India advised its citizens residing in Saudi Arabia to remain indoors in the event of an air attack and to follow the instructions issued by the local administration. Additionally, travelers—including those undertaking the Umrah pilgrimage—have been advised to remain alert regarding potential disruptions to flight services during their journey.
