Saturday, March 29, 2025
Madinah police responds to viral video of woman attacking security guard
The Madinah Region Police have verified that the incident was handled quickly after a video of a lady attacking a security guard in the line of duty went viral. Trending: Shawwal crescent sighted in Tamir observatory in Saudi Arabia, Eid Al-Fitr to be celebrated on Sunday
It happened in Madina, in the courtyards of the mosque where the prophet was buried. The video shows that the woman tried to walk through an unapproved path. She slapped the security guard on the face in an assault after he advised her to alter her path.
The police released a statement on Saturday, stating that they quickly resolved the incident at the site and strictly followed all legal procedures.
In a statement, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah asked that visitors visiting the Grand Mosque avoid inappropriate behavior.
According to the ministry's X platform account, refraining from inappropriate behavior in the Grand Mosque demonstrates dedication to the system and helps facilitate commitment and rituals during the last days of Ramadan. Most Viewed: 2 Air Ambulance helipads launched at Makkah Grand Mosque expansion
According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, some inappropriate actions that should be avoided include, "sleeping, lying on one's back, crowding and pushing, and being preoccupied with photography."
On Saturday, the Hajj and Umrah Ministry issued a reminder that visitors visiting Makkah Grand Mosque must stay on the official pathways.
In order to maintain order and safety within the Holy Mosque, the ministry reminded via the X platform that visitors must use the specified entrance and exit paths.
The authority went on to say that pilgrims should be cautious when coming and going from these routes, follow the directions of the organizers and security guards, and not go in the opposite way as other pilgrims. Follow Saudi Expatriates on Telegram
Madinah police responds to viral video of woman attacking security guard.
