Saudi Arabia has reportedly executed two Bangladeshi nationals, identified as Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, after a court found them guilty of committing a sexual act inside a mosque in the holy city of Mecca.
According to a statement attributed to the Saudi Ministry of Interior, the two individuals were arrested following the incident and prosecuted after an investigation by the relevant authorities.
The ministry reportedly said a competent court convicted both individuals and imposed the death penalty as a discretionary punishment under the Islamic legal principle known as Ta’zir, citing the seriousness of the offence and the violation of the mosque’s sanctity.
The sentences were subsequently upheld by the relevant judicial authority before a royal order authorised their implementation, according to the statement.
The reported executions took place in the Makkah region, with Saudi authorities presenting the case as an enforcement of the country’s laws governing conduct within places of worship.
The Ministry of Interior reportedly said the punishment reflected the government’s commitment to maintaining public security, upholding justice and enforcing Islamic law.
Authorities also warned that individuals found guilty of similar offences could face punishments prescribed under the country’s legal system.
The case has drawn attention because of the reported location of the offence in Mecca, one of Islam’s holiest cities, where religious sites are subject to strict rules governing conduct and respect for their sanctity.
However, further independently verified details about the circumstances of the incident, the court proceedings and the identities of the individuals remain limited in the information available for this report.
RapidoSpace News has not independently verified the full details of the reported executions. Readers should consult official Saudi Ministry of Interior announcements and reliable news organisations for further confirmation.
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